Stings

[jayj200]

Now it is full suit, boots and gloves

[Michael Bush]

In 41 years of beekeeping I've tried most everything.  Nothing works as well as plantain.

[Maggiesdad]

Are you saying "plantain works better than anything"?   

[Kathyp]

Forgive my ignorance, but I assume this is a topical?

only if you want it to be......

YES, topical.  Good grief 

[ed/La.]

The bleach pen works some. Small so easy to keep handy It also might cover the sting pheromone so other bees are less likely to sting .  I  usually say that was uncalled for and put my gloves on. If several stings I evacuate and regroup for few minuets I often have plantains around to eat so will try that.

[cao]

ed/La there might be some confusion about the plantain.  I believe that Micheal Bush was referring to the following plantain:

http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/english-plantain(2).jpg

You crush the leaves and rub the juice on the sting.  The pain is gone almost immediately.  It works for me. 

[Michael Bush]

That's why I posted this:
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesmisc.htm#plantain

The bananas don't work so well...