Bees!

[Jmenprkr]

You JINXED it
lol

[schloaty]

FYI, folks, from what I know, only honey bees leave their stingers behind. Other bees and wasps don't. Do you know what kind of bee/wasp stung you? If it wasn't a honey bee, you most likely don't have stingers in you.

I've hear the baking soda paste thing works well. Also benedrill cream (the kind you use on poison ivy or mosquito bites) is good. I've been stung tons of times (the most painfull was right between my toes....oh, man that hurt&#33, and I fully subscribe to the benedrill cream.

[Vertigo]

Wow, where's Tim? He'd clear this one up real fast.

Killer bees can sting you as much as they want, and they do.

I've heard of toothpaste to help, but when I was little we just sprayed electronics coolant on it to numb it instantly.

[vft guy in SJ]

Quote (Vertigo @ Aug. 25 2003,11:32)

Killer bees can sting you as much as they want, and they do. [/QUOTE] The Africanized or "killer" bee is still a bee although WAY more aggressive.. They sting you once and then they die. Wasps and hornets do not lose their stingers and they can sting you repeatedly. Steve Edit: For more information about the Africanized honeybee check out this site: Killer Bees There is quite a bit of good information on that site, including a page that details what to do if attacked or stung. In answer to the original question, "Apply cold compresses to relieve pain and swelling. Do not apply ice directly." Steve There are only 2 infinite things... the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not too sure about the universe. Reply With Quote 08-25-2003, 12:30 PM #13 Travis View Profile View Forum Posts Join Date Mar 2002 Posts 1,866 Mentioned 0 Post(s) Tagged 0 Thread(s) I never believed those home remedies for bee stings...In the end gettig stung hurts like ####. They likely say that you put tootpaste/baking soda/aloe on your sting it will come out fast or make it go away {{{{{{pft}}}}}. Just imagine getting stung in the middle of the forehead and having this glob of toothpaste over the sting. That would be funny looking - Although, I guess it is how you really sport it! If you can not get the stinger out or if it is a wasp stink just let it bee. In the end a bee sting hurts on average 3 to 7 days. O'well different strokes for different folks. Now that electronic coolant may do the job as Vertigo mentioned. I have not tried it... Travis \"Some cause happiness wherever they go; others, whenever they go.\" -- Oscar Wilde http://www.nasarracenia.org/ Reply With Quote 08-25-2003, 03:51 PM #14 pond boy View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage Join Date Aug 2003 Location Missouri,zone 5b Posts 3,134 Mentioned 0 Post(s) Tagged 0 Thread(s) my grandparents almost died from killer bee stings (they had 1000s of stingers in them&#33 http://home.petflytrap.com/users/pon...eps%20sig..JPG Reply With Quote 08-25-2003, 04:19 PM #15 dfalkanger View Profile View Forum Posts Visit Homepage Join Date Jul 2002 Location State Line, Nevada Posts 271 Mentioned 0 Post(s) Tagged 0 Thread(s) The bees this year seem to be a huge problem, it seems that there are more than ever. I was outside the other day and it seemed like the bees just wouldn't leave me alone. I didn't get stung but they are annoying. I miss my old signature Reply With Quote 08-25-2003, 05:04 PM #16 Daniel View Profile View Forum Posts Join Date Aug 2001 Posts 371 Mentioned 0 Post(s) Tagged 0 Thread(s) I've been noticing a lot of bees lately too. There are hives near me I spotted a couple, and even took some out. There are way to close for my comfort. I can't beleve those bee hive handlers telling other its "feels good" to get stung. Reply With Quote Page 2 of 3 First 123 Last Jump to page: « This is pretty neato~ | Where did i see a link for educators to » Posting Permissions You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts   BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On [VIDEO] code is On HTML code is On Forum Rules -- Dark Green SEO -- vB4 Default Style -- Default Mobile Style Contact Us TerraForums Carnivorous Plants Privacy Statement Terms of Service Top All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:07 PM. Powered by vBulletin® Version 4.2.5 Copyright © 2019 vBulletin Solutions Inc. All rights reserved. Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2019 DragonByte Technologies Ltd. vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2019 DragonByte Technologies Ltd. Shoutbox provided by vBShout (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2019 DragonByte Technologies Ltd. User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2019 DragonByte Technologies Ltd. Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2019 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.

[Travis]

I never believed those home remedies for bee stings...In the end gettig stung hurts like ####. They likely say that you put tootpaste/baking soda/aloe on your sting it will come out fast or make it go away {{{{{{pft}}}}}. Just imagine getting stung in the middle of the forehead and having this glob of toothpaste over the sting. That would be funny looking - Although, I guess it is how you really sport it! If you can not get the stinger out or if it is a wasp stink just let it bee. In the end a bee sting hurts on average 3 to 7 days. O'well different strokes for different folks.

Now that electronic coolant may do the job as Vertigo mentioned. I have not tried it...

Travis

[pond boy]

my grandparents almost died from killer bee stings (they had 1000s of stingers in them&#33

[dfalkanger]

The bees this year seem to be a huge problem, it seems that there are more than ever. I was outside the other day and it seemed like the bees just wouldn't leave me alone. I didn't get stung but they are annoying.

[Daniel]

I've been noticing a lot of bees lately too. There are hives near me I spotted a couple, and even took some out. There are way to close for my comfort. I can't beleve those bee hive handlers telling other its "feels good" to get stung.