Title: Bees Facts, Bees Sting Pain Index and Treatment | Fantastic Pest Control
Headings: Bees
Bees
Honey bee (Genus Apis)
Carpenter bees (Genus Xylocopa)
Sweat Bees (Family Halictidae)
Tree Bumblebees (Bombus hypnorum)
Bees That Don’t Sting
Sting Treatment
The Schmidt Sting Pain Index Explained
Are Bees Pests?

Content: Make sure the person stung is not experiencing an allergic reaction. If he has trouble breathing, feels dizzy immediately after the sting, or has a history of allergic reactions, better seek medical help right away. Put some ice on the wounded area to cool it and prevent swelling. If the sting is on the lower part of the body, elevate it (or make the person lie). Over-the-counter painkillers may relieve pain associated with bee stings. It is more likely for the wound to itch rather than hurt. Either way, mix baking soda and water and apply to the stung area. Wounds usually heal by themselves in less than a week. Infection is unlikely, but it is still a good idea to treat the stung area. The Schmidt Sting Pain Index Explained
Dr Schmidt spent over a decade examining the effects of insect bites and stings.