Well unfortunately I ran a field trial on this subject yesterday...Its been 30 years or better since I got a wasp sting.  But moving some bricks yesterday I got hit.  In the name of Science (or bad luck)  I tested 3 spots.  One on the meat of the forarm,  one on the fingertips,  and one  between the eyes, in the bridge of the nose.

Pain much more than Honeybee stings... hand and forearm were not much of a deal,  but the face one gave me a headache (mild)  this morning  the forarm is itchy as hell,  and a "very slight swelling" in the left eye.


Honeybee stings even to the face produce no swelling or itching,  and most days I can't tell you how many stings I get as any sensation is gone in minutes.  Only the ears and nose actually still bother me at all, as they will burn painfully for about 3 minutes.  (kinda like icy hot)

Charles

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