Jo Anne Kelch asks:                                                             
"What's the recommended initial treatment for multiple bee stings?"             
                                                                                
Say ouch (or other appropriate expletive.)                                      
                                                                                
I think the most important thing is to scrape the stinger out with your hive    
tool or fingernail.  This minimizes the injected venom.  After that, I use      
baking soda paste.                                                              
                                                                                
Other ideas?                                                                    
Gerry Visel                                                                     
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