Newbee gets his first sting...

Bob Wilson · June 28, 2019, 11:25:02 PM

Finally. Since I first caught this swarm in early march, I have never been stung. Partly because I suited up well the first two months. Partly because I took to heart the admonishment to be gentle with the bees. But now, I have finally become a real, live beekeeper. It now flows within my veins. And how did I get stung?
By not paying attention to where I put my big, clumsy thumb.
Hmm. No swelling. Maybe it will help my arthritis.

CoolBees · June 28, 2019, 11:27:34 PM

Welcome to the Club bobll!

jtcmedic · June 29, 2019, 08:32:34 AM

Welcome, smoke it and get back in.

BeeMaster2 · June 29, 2019, 09:14:46 AM

Welcome to the club. Bee careful, not having any reaction the first time can bee dangerous the next time. Please have someone with you.
By no reaction, do you mean there was no swelling, itching or redness at all?
Jim Altmiller

saltybluegrass · June 29, 2019, 04:36:06 PM

The girls caught me between my toes today!! Ouch but I?m drinking a margarita now not worrying about it. They also chased me into my porch and attack my head. I?m scared I swat at them and knock my hearing aids out as I run through the yard.
I?ve tried a new tactic when they chase me- I run to another hive to see if they will stop the pursuit

BeeMaster2 · June 29, 2019, 05:20:57 PM

Salty,
The best way to lose bees it to run through thick bushes. They get lost behind the bushes. The thicker the bushes the better.
Don?t swat just run.
Jim Altmiller

Donovan J · June 29, 2019, 08:26:15 PM

I got my first one a few days ago. It was fine at first then started swelling and it was very itchy. Its a lot better now

BeeMaster2 · June 29, 2019, 08:40:19 PM

What did you put on it. I was told by my pharmacist years ago to put Hydra Cortisone cream and Benadryl cream on it. They do different things and seem to speed up making me to immune to stings. In a very short time, I stopped swelling and itching from stings.
Jim Altmiller

Bob Wilson · June 29, 2019, 10:48:55 PM

Salty. I would have paid good money to see you running through your yard, swatting bees, and knocking out your hearing aid. Lol! Thanks for sharing that.
As far as allergies, I have none that I know of. The place stung some for about 15 minutes, but no more than that, and no redness or swelling. I will be replacing the beetle towel traps on Tuesday.

saltybluegrass · June 29, 2019, 11:06:40 PM

Quote from: sawdstmakr on June 29, 2019, 08:40:19 PM
What did you put on it. I was told by my pharmacist years ago to put Hydra Cortisone cream and Benadryl cream on it. They do different things and seem to speed up making me to immune to stings. In a very short time, I stopped swelling and itching from stings.
Jim Altmiller

Jim my great aunt used a fresh cigarette on a new sting and it would pull
Out the venom but not many people smoke anymore

herbhome · June 29, 2019, 11:15:28 PM

Quote from: saltybluegrass on June 29, 2019, 11:06:40 PM
Quote from: sawdstmakr on June 29, 2019, 08:40:19 PM
What did you put on it. I was told by my pharmacist years ago to put Hydra Cortisone cream and Benadryl cream on it. They do different things and seem to speed up making me to immune to stings. In a very short time, I stopped swelling and itching from stings.
Jim Altmiller

Jim my great aunt used a fresh cigarette on a new sting and it would pull
Out the venom but not many people smoke anymore

A wad of chewing tobacco is an old southern remedy.

Bob Wilson · June 30, 2019, 12:15:55 AM

Herbhome. I had that done to me as a child, while living in in rural Stilson, Ga. An old coger pulled some out of his mouth and applied it to the sting. I think I would rather suffer the venom.

Ben Framed · June 30, 2019, 04:22:46 AM

Quote from: sawdstmakr on June 29, 2019, 08:40:19 PM
What did you put on it. I was told by my pharmacist years ago to put Hydra Cortisone cream and Benadryl cream on it. They do different things and seem to speed up making me to immune to stings. In a very short time, I stopped swelling and itching from stings.
Jim Altmiller

I agree Jim, I took your same advice when I started cut outs last year and ask about stings here. I have rarely had a problem with reactions since, I also took a Benadryl tablet and Zantac to begin with. I Never take anything now. I have a minimum 4 to seven stings a week, being a fair guess with no problems. Some weeks many more. I do not enjoy wearing the bee jacket although it dows a superb job of protecting, Usually a veil for eye protection along with 9 Mil Nitrile Powder-Free Gloves 50 Pc box from harbor freight for hand protection. Sometimes I dont even wear the gloves.

olehunter · June 30, 2019, 09:21:08 AM

olehunter says ; the juice from a curly dock plant will neutralize the bee venom . squash the juice from the stem and apply to the sting site.

Michael Bush · July 03, 2019, 10:29:12 AM

Plantain. Nothing better.

CoolBees · July 03, 2019, 12:09:13 PM

Quote from: Michael Bush on July 03, 2019, 10:29:12 AM
Plantain. Nothing better.

+1 - I can't believe I forgot about this - Plantain is the best.

The15thMember · July 03, 2019, 12:50:26 PM

Quote from: CoolBees on July 03, 2019, 12:09:13 PM
Quote from: Michael Bush on July 03, 2019, 10:29:12 AM
Plantain. Nothing better.

+1 - I can't believe I forgot about this - Plantain is the best.

+2. I used plantain for the first time the other day instead of meat tenderizer and the results were much better. The sting stopped hurting immediately when I put the leaves on.

Ben Framed · July 03, 2019, 01:47:05 PM

Quote from: Michael Bush on July 03, 2019, 10:29:12 AM
Plantain. Nothing better.

I guess different folks systems are different. This did not help me. Thank goodness, stings are no longer a problem for me. A fresh sting may sting a little at first, or have a stinging burning feeling sort of. I do try to make an effort to scrape the stinger off, I usually forget in in a bit. I wish the same good results for you all as well.
Phillip

CoolBees · July 03, 2019, 02:46:50 PM

We used to chew the Plantain lightly to break it up prior to application. Or it can be crushed by hand. The juice from the leaf helps ... but I forget how ... old age setting in I guess

Ben Framed · July 03, 2019, 03:27:06 PM

Quote from: CoolBees on July 03, 2019, 02:46:50 PM
We used to chew the Plantain lightly to break it up prior to application. Or it can be crushed by hand. The juice from the leaf helps ... but I forget how ... old age setting in I guess

I tried it both ways, Did nothing. I even researched it making sure that I did everything right and looked at more than one site on google search, researched it here also from past post viewed several videos etc, checking and double checking. Did nothing in my use or my personal experience to lighten up the stinging effect or swelling either. I scrapped it for my use. However just because it did not help me, I am happy it helps others.
Phillip