Bee and wasp sting can be painful, but rarely have long- lasting effects.Home treatment is adequate in most cases and the affected area should feel better within a few hours or a day or two.It is important to learn the differential treatment for bee and wasp strings and how to identify whether you are having a severe reaction to a sting so you can seek appropriate medical care.
Step 1: Measure your body's reaction to the sting.
You may experience an allergic reaction to the wasp or bee venom if you have had more than one sting in the past.Should further treatment or professional medical assistance be required depends on the level of your reaction.There will be a mild reaction to the sting.There is a red, raised welt that is approximately 12 inch in diameter.Some people will experience a raised area up to two inches in diameter.It is possible that the area is itchy.The center is usually white.The swelling of the affected area that extends beyond two inches in the day or two following the sting is a moderate reaction.The moderate reactions last five to ten days.If not treated quickly, a severe reaction to a sting could lead to death.You should call your local emergency number if you experience any of these symptoms.If you have an allergy, you should use the EpiPen or Auvi-Q if someone is nearby.Hold the autoinjector against your thigh for a few seconds.Wait for emergency assistance.
Step 2: What stung you?
The first aid for a bee or wasp sting will depend on the insect that stung you.Reducing the pain and swelling to the area will be part of first aid in both cases.While honey bees leave a barbed stinger behind, swastikas do not.
Step 3: If you have a sting, administer first aid.
Use soap and water to wash the sting site.Cool water can help reduce the pain.The circulation to the area will be increased by hot/warm water.To reduce swelling, apply a cold pack or ice.If you are using ice, make sure there is a towel between the ice and your skin to prevent cold damage to the skin's surface.Once an hour, apply the cold pack or ice for 20 minutes.If the area is very itchy, you could take an oral antihistamine like Benadryl.It is possible to use over-the-counter cream to reduce the response to the sting.Ibuprofen or Tylenol can be taken if you feel pain in the area.Follow the instructions on the bottle.
Step 4: If the sting is left behind, give first aid.
The sting needs to be removed first.The sting should be in the center.A venom sac will be attached to your body after a bee has flown off.The stinger can be pulled out with your fingers or a tweezer.The venom will get into your body faster if you squeeze the pouch.If you wash your hands and fingernails, you can catch it and pull it out.You could use a credit card edge to pull out the sting.If you get a wasp sting, wash the affected area with soap and water and apply a cold pack or ice to it.Place a towel between the ice and your skin to prevent cold damage.If you have a sting, consider an over-the-counter remedy to reduce inflammation and itching.
Step 5: Home remedies can be applied.
Home treatment after applying initial first aid is adequate for ordinary sting that don't cause an allergic reaction.The signs and symptoms associated with the sting should disappear within a day or two.The sting of the sting can be alleviated with some home remedies.Place a paste of baking soda and water over the area.The baking soda calms the itching and reduces the swelling.It's a good idea to apply honey to the area.Natural antibacterial properties of honey.Apply the juice from the cloves of garlic to the area.Garlic has anti-bacterial properties.It is possible to reduce the pain of bee and wasp sting with the use of lavender essential oil.
Step 6: For a while, keep an eye on your symptoms.
The swelling and itching will go away in a few hours with a minor reaction and home treatment.The longer the symptoms last, the more severe the reaction is.The following symptoms can appear a few minutes or an hour after the sting and indicate a severe reaction.If you experience any of them, seek assistance.There have also been reports of unusual reactions to bee and wasp sting.These are very rare responses to the sting of a bee.
Step 7: There is a difference between a bee and a wasp.
It is important to know the difference between bees and wasp so you can administer the proper treatment.The bodies of bees and wasp are different, but they are members of the same order of insects.The bees are 2.5 cm long and have black bodies.Others are either black or brown.The bees are hairy.The swass have more narrow waists and shiny skin.There are two wings for bees and four for wasp.Colonies of bees are larger than those of wasp colonies.bees stay in the hive during the cold winter months, even though they don't hibernate.All species of bees can produce honey.The bees and the wasp eat the same things.Only once can honey bees sting.The bee's body is torn from by the barbed sting in your body.bees die after attackingA single wasp or bumble bee can sting multiple times.
Step 8: Determine what a sting looks like.
Bee sting and wasp sting are very similar.Knowing what to look for in a sting can be helpful if you don't see it.You will feel a burning sensation at the site of the sting.Within minutes, a red patch will appear.There is a small white spot where you were stung.The area could swell around the sting.If a honeybee stung you, look for a sting in the center of the red area.Your body's reaction to the sting should dictate your treatment.
Step 9: If you want bees and was, avoid provoking them.
The bees are more passive and will only attack when provoked.You should remain calm around bees and wasp.Slowly walk away from the area.bee sting can be caused by swatting at them.It's best to prevent wasp and bumblebees from entering your outdoor space.The bees are attracted to food and drinks.When you are ready to eat, take your picnic food out and put it away quickly to avoid attracting insects.Don't eat or drink if you're going to be stung in the mouth.The insects will gather inside the garbage and swarm you if you open the lid.If you want to attract insects, never wear yellow or white colors or floral prints in the yard.If you wear the color red, bees and wasp will not see it.If you wear loose clothing, bees and wasp can get trapped.Decrease any attractive scents, such as perfume, colognes, scented soaps, hair spray and other fragrances.Don't walk barefoot.There are insects on the ground.Don't leave the lights on too long at night.The light attracts insects and the predator that eats them.Squashing a wasp is not recommended.A chemical alarm will be released by the wasp's body, signalling other wasps to attack.When a bee is stung, it releases a chemical that attracts other bees to the area.