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 [log in to unmask] phone: (815) 226-6620 fax: (815) 394-5438 or -2827