<<<I am a newbie beekeeper looking for info on treating beestings.  I
understand the part about scraping the stinger out.  My question is how
do
you cope with/treat the swelling/itching that goes on for 3 or 4 days
after
the fact?  The itching is AWFUL.  I tried an over the counter
antihistamine
last time and that helped some.  Is there any topical ointment that is
effective?  My bee books don't address the subject.  (must be some macho
beekeeper thing).
 
 
Judy, A Displaced Texan in PA
IRON ACRES: Where the water is red & the grass is green!>>>
 
I use amonia <sp?> when I get stung.What I do is just rub the amonia with
a cotton swab or paper towel or whatever. It helps tremendusly.  If you
get it on within a few minutes it does not swell or itch at all. I don't
know why but maybe some of our scientists out there can help with that.
 
Aaron Wolfenbarger
1st Year  2 est. hives and 1 swarm
Clinton, TN
(mom and dad on homestead work and homestead)