Swarm of Bees Captured Near Local Gas Station in July   

 

During the middle of this summer, a local beekeeper named Wade Grant captured a swarm of bees that were active close to a Clinton gas station. While the multitude of bees didn’t sting anyone while buzzing around the Kroger service station, which is situated on Springridge Road, the insects are better off in their new home, away from city residents. If you want to know how to treat honeybee stings, this quick guide will offer some practical assistance. Read on to learn some basic facts about bee stings, discover the best home remedies for milder bee stings, all you need to know about honey boba, and get the inside scoop on treating severe bee sting reactions.

Basic facts about bee stings

Clinton is home to locally-produced and organic honey, which is available at the Main Street Clinton’s Fresh at Five Farmer’s Market. Hard-working honeybees make this sweet substance, but they also have the capacity to sting human beings. Reactions to bee stings range from mild to severe, according to Mayoclinic.org. Most reactions are mild to moderate, which means a bit of pain, some itching and a little annoyance. Home remedies are appropriate for mild or moderate reactions. Those who have allergies to bee stings or experience multiple bee stings simultaneously generally require treatment in hospital emergency rooms.

Home remedies for mild to moderate bee stings

When you get stung, remove the stinger left behind and then clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water. Dry the wound with a clean towel and then prepare to apply a soothing and healing home remedy. Honey is a great option. It eases itching and pain as it promotes proper healing. Put a small quantity of honey on the wound, place a loose bandage on top and then let the honey work for sixty minutes.

Another option is baking soda. Use a bit of water to make a paste from baking soda and then apply it to the wound. Put a loose bandage on top and leave the mixture on the wound for fifteen minutes. Soaking the affected area in apple cider vinegar will also be helpful. Wet a clean cloth with the vinegar and keep it on the sting site for fifteen minutes.

How to treat severe bee sting reactions

Home remedies aren’t appropriate for severe bee sting reactions. These kinds of reactions require medical care. People who are allergic to bee stings may experience Anaphylaxis, which triggers breathing problems or heart stoppage. Emergency treatment is necessary in these cases and may include CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), albuterol (to make breathing easier) and/or adrenaline (epinephrine), which decreases the severity of the allergic reaction. Oxygen may be administered to facilitate breathing. IVs which carry cortisone and antihistamines may also be used to treat allergic reactions from bee stings.

Prevention is the best defense

Preventing bee stings isn’t always possible, but you should know that avoiding fragrances will be a good strategy, as scents attract honeybees. Another tip is to avoid wearing floral prints and vibrant colors. Eating outdoors may also entice bees to get closer than you would like. Keep fresh and local organic honey on hand, from Fresh at Five Farmer’s Market, and use it as a home remedy if you do get a mild to moderate bee sting. Now that you know more about honeybees and how to treat bee stings, you’ll be ready to take appropriate action.