-=> Quoting Int:[log in to unmask] to Watchman <=- In> I would appreciate some input on this problem. A friend of mine, In> new to beekeeping, has experienced quite a bit of itching when stung. In> The last time, though, she could not remove the sting quickly and broke In> out in hives in parts of the body removed from the sting site. In> Justin Schmidt's treatment of allergic reactions to stings in THE In> HIVE AND THE HONEY BEE indicated that such a reaction is not In> life-threatening. On the other hand, losing sleep all night can be In> quite disconcerting. In> My question: Have any of you had such an experience? If so, did In> your body chemistry adapt and allow you to continue to receive stings In> without adverse effect? <<<<<clip>>>>> In> Adrian M. Wenner (805) 893-2838 (UCSB office) <<<<< signature compressed >>>>> Adrian, I would have replied personal e-mail but I have lost/misplaced your address. I don't have it at hand but Pat Wagner(?) "The Bee Lady" from Maryland was at ABF/Norfolk and gave a procedure description for desensitizing to bee stings in her forum on Apitherapy. I will look the information for her point of contact up for you (as soon as I finish sorting this stuff from the convention) and post it to you. Could you send me your e-mail again? If there is any general interest from the List I will post her information directly here. Her book on Apitherapy is now ready from her, I think it is $27.00 a copy. Carl Powell [log in to unmask] ... System Error: Reality.Sys not Found: Abort Universe? <Y/N> ___ Blue Wave/QWK v2.20