Honeybees, Bumblebees and other insects are working tirelessly working to pollinate each and every flower bloom but while this is occurring, accidental stinging accidents are happening as well!
Bee’s normally sting when they feel threatened or if their home is felt to be in great danger.
So why does the sting of a bee hurt so bad? Bees have multiple chemical variations including acidic in their venom that they inject through their sting and for some people, the sting will be mild but to those that are allergic to these variations of chemicals, it can be deadly.
Honeybee’s will normally only sting though if their hive is felt threatened. Worker bees are the only ones beside the queen that can sting. Male honeybees (drones) cannot sting. When a honeybee stings, it’s stinger has a barb and if the victim has thick skin the barb will sometimes get stuck in the victim.
So how can you help the swelling and the pain from the sting?
Apple cider vinegar is a great way to break down the venom, prevent infection from the sting and to reduce the swelling of the sight. Take a brown paper bag and soak diluted apple cider vinegar into the paper bag and wrap it around the sting if possible. This should help the sting affected area but if it doesn’t and causes irritation or a reaction stop immediately.
Also, from someone that has a moderate reaction to bee stings and swells really badly, I recommend taking an antihistamine immediately after the sting happens.
Gracie Latrelle 