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BEES:how to treat beestings?
From:
Judy Spradley <[log in to unmask]>
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Discussion of Bee Biology <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Thu, 15 May 1997 06:34:43 -0600
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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
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