5 Things in a Louisiana Home to Cure a Bee or Wasp Sting

If you are seeing wasp nests or bees swarming around the patio or porches of your homes, you are not alone, and unfortunately, these creatures will make themselves known by stinging you.

One quick remedy if you do find a wasp's nest is to put together a mixture of Dawn Dish Soap and water in a glass, shake it just a bit, and then throw that on the nest the wasp has built.

Whether you are outside working in your yard or you happen to be coming into your home, wasp nests can be found in many areas, but ones that are typically harder to reach. It's generally the same for bees according to Museum of the Earth.

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The sting of a bee, wasp, or yellow jacket is extremely unpleasant, but if it does happen to you, quick action can help. Products that you have in your kitchen cabinets or your refrigerator can help lessen the pain brought on by getting stung.

Use an Onion for a Bee Sting

Do you know that you can use an onion to help take away the pain of a bee sting? Wow! According to an article in the LA Times, there are chemicals in an onion that can help break down the components in a bee sting that cause pain and inflammation.

House Digest echoes this endorsement of a raw onion being applied to the area that is stung to reduce the pain. They recommend cutting a fresh onion and applying it straight to the bee sting.

The chemicals act as an antiseptic and will help to dull the pain of the sting. If the pain and swelling persist, they recommend you cut a new slice of onion and repeat the process.

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Ammonia Is an Effective Treatment for Pain from a Sting

Honey Bee Suite contributors have plenty of suggestions to share about how to take away the pain after you are stung. Have you ever seen the movie, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding?"

In the movie, the main character's dad, Gus, uses Windex on every problem, and Art, a gentleman sharing thoughts on Honey Bee Suite, says the ammonia in Windex really makes the pain of the sting dissipate faster.

He says,

The way I understand it most of the organic poisons are acid based and ammonia is basic, thus neutralizing acid. The only caveat is that you have to apply it right away, which is not always practical.”

Baking Soda Can Help Neutralize the Pain

You can use baking soda from your kitchen cabinet to help neutralize the pain from a bee or wasp sting according to Oak Brook Allergists.

They suggest mixing the baking soda with water to make a paste which you can apply to the area where you were stung after you remove the stinger.

They say the mixture will help to reduce the pain, itching, and swelling that a sting produces.

Toothpaste Can Be Used for Stings

Medical News Today suggests using an alkaline toothpaste to help ease the discomfort from a sting.

Much like the alkaline nature of ammonia, an alkaline toothpaste application can help reduce the swelling and pain caused by being stung.

The site does suggest you do not leave the toothpaste on your skin too long and certainly not if you notice your skin becomes agitated. It's worth a try!

Apple Cider Vinegar Can Help Relieve Stinger Pain

If you are trying to grab something quick from your cabinet to help relieve the pain of a bee or wasp stinger, many people suggest apple cider vinegar according to Very Well Health.

It has been recommended as another home remedy passed down through the years as a way to take the burn out of the sting.

You can take a cloth and soak it in vinegar or depending on the area that is stung, submerge the site of the stinger puncture to a container of vinegar.