Action Steps
- Bee stings are acid; neutralize with baking soda.
- Wasp stings are alkaline; neutralize with vinegar or lemon juice.
- Apply cold pack.
- Apply calamine or antihistamine cream.
- In case of severe swelling, difficulty breathing, vomiting, diarrhea, or pale gums, transport to clinic immediately. Animals can have anaphylactic reactions similar to humans.