Bees, Wasps, Hornets

TREAT EVERY STING AS SERIOUS. IF THE VICTIM HAS NEVER BEEN STUNG BEFORE, THEY MAY HAVE A SERIOUS REACTION NOW. IF THE VICTIM HAS BEEN STUNG BEFORE, EVEN WITHOUT A REACTION, THEY MAY DEVELOP A REACTION WITH THIS BITE, reaching the level at which their body can no longer tolerate the venom.reaching the level And treatment may affect the victim's reaction to future stings. Don't pull a bee's stinger out with fingers or tweezers as this will squeeze more venom into the victim. Instead, carefully flick it out with the blunt side of a knife, a credit card or other non-sharp object. Don't put meat tenderizer on a sting. Though this might provide temporary relief from itching and swelling, there are better methods available. Meat tenderizer contains enzymes designed to dissolve the fiber structure of muscle tissue and may permanently damage nerve tissue resulting in loss of sensation if used repeatedly in one area.