In areas with a lot of vegetation or where there is stagnant water, it is very normal for bees and wasps to live, especially during the summer and at sunset.
Unless you are allergic, a bite usually means nothing more than a little swelling and pain that will go away in a few days. But still, it’s good to know what to do in case you get bitten a.
Differentiate a wasp from a bee
Wasps typically nest in small hives, often have a sharp stinger, and can sting multiple times. Bees, however, have a harpoon-shaped stinger that sticks into the skin and die after biting.
At a local level, normally the bite of both one and the other causes the area becomes slightly swollen, red, and painful. At a general level, in what is known as an anaphylactic reaction, it can cause discomfort, difficulty breathing, hives, sneezing, dizziness, and even a drop in blood pressure. In these cases, it is necessary to go immediately to the emergency room, although it is not usually the usual thing.
Remedies to relieve swelling and pain
In the event that the reaction is normal, the following advice must be followed:
take out the sting
If it is a bee sting, the stinger must be removed to prevent the poison from spreading. It can be removed with a fingernail, tweezers, or a flat, blunt object. shouldn’t be squeeze the bite. In any case, ideally it should be done by a healthcare professional.
Wash the wound
It is very important to keep the wound clean to avoid infection, so the ideal is to wash it with water and soap.
apply ice
Applying ice to the area affected by the bite helps reduce inflammation and decrease pain. It is convenient to introduce ice cubes in a rag or a towel and put them on the bite. You have probably heard that it is also good to apply mud, and although it is true that it reduces the size of the bite, you run the risk of an infection.
cotton with baking soda
Some doctors recommend rubbing the area with a cotton pad with baking soda or a deodorant that has aluminum in it to nullify the effect of the poison.
Using antihistamines and anti-inflammatories
For reduce itching you can take an antihistamine and to relieve pain and inflammation an anti-inflammatory. Corticosteroids can also be a good option, but these have to be used under a prescription.
Precautions to avoid bites
Avoid bright colors and perfumes
In the case of bees, always avoid dressing in very bright colors, since they being the same color as the flowers, they attract them. The same goes for perfumes.
Do not leave food or garbage
Leaving food or garbage out in the open attracts wasps, making it easier for you to get stung.
do not walk barefoot
Do not walk barefoot through the fields or garden areas or insert your hand into any hole, it is where wasps usually make their nests.
Have you ever been stung by a wasp or a bee? Did you know what to do in these cases?
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