Many people are stung by wasps, usually when they interfere with the wasp whilst it is building its nest, or when they accidentally brush past a nest that is in a wall or hidden away. The sting of the wasp is a very painful experience and often it is followed by painful swelling and itching for a few days afterwards. Fortunately there are some at-home methods of treatment that can help take the pain away and soothe an insect sting. So you’ve been stung. You should know that wasp stings are more painful than they are dangerous, but that doesn’t mean that they aren’t a good idea to treat seriously. Keep reading to discover how to soothe a wasp sting quickly and effectively. So, you’ve just been stung by a wasp, or perhaps a bee. You do what most people do, inexplicably and without thinking. The next thing that happens is that you know you need to get to the hospital as quickly as possible. When people get stung by bees and wasps they often think that it has to be an emergency. Although I can’t promise that you won’t feel like it’s an emergency, don’t panic and don’t run straight to the hospital. Soak a few strips of cloth in water and lay them across the wasp sting for about 15 minutes. The venom works its way down away from the skin surface. Dab vinegar on the sting; it may be too itchy to apply without this. If you have methylated spirits, put some of this on the wasp sting before the water and cloth. The alcohol helps to dissolve the protein that is causing the itchiness. Ice is also effective.

How To Soothe A Wasp Sting

Introduction

The first thing to do if you’re stung by a wasp is remain calm. Don’t wave your arms around and freak out, as this will only provoke more stinging. Try to identify the type of wasp that stung you, as the way you soothe a sting is different depending on the species. Hornets, yellow jackets, and other social wasps can be very dangerous, with venom that can cause an allergic reaction. Their stingers are not barbed like honey bees’, meaning they can sting multiple times. Bees (especially honey bees) tend to die after they sting you, but these other types of wasps can return for another attack if provoked.

Apply diluted apple cider vinegar with a cotton ball.

Apple cider vinegar is a natural anti-inflammatory and can help to neutralize the venom from the wasp sting. Apply diluted apple cider vinegar with a cotton ball.

The next time you have a wasp stung, consider using apple cider vinegar as an immediate remedy. Apple cider vinegar is safe for children too!

Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen.

If you are allergic to wasp stings or if you have any other health concerns, it’s best to speak with a doctor before taking any pain reliever.

Most over-the-counter pain relievers contain ibuprofen or acetaminophen as the main active ingredient. Take them according to the directions on the label—usually about two pills every four hours for several days. Don’t take more than directed and don’t stop taking it until you no longer feel any pain from your wasp sting.

Use an ice pack to soothe the pain.

An ice pack will help to constrict the blood vessels, reducing inflammation. The cold compress can also numb your pain receptors, which is especially helpful if you’re allergic to wasp venom.

There are many different options for creating a homemade ice pack:

• Take a bag of frozen vegetables from your freezer and place it over the area where you were stung (a bag of frozen peas works especially well). If you don’t have access to frozen produce at home, try using one of these other items as an alternative:
• A bag of frozen corn kernels
• A bag of frozen broccoli florets
• A bag of frozen cauliflower pieces or florets

Gently wash the area with soap and water.

• Gently wash the area with soap and water. Use a mild soap and be careful not to scrub or break open any blisters that may have formed. Do not use alcohol or hydrogen peroxide because these can irritate your skin further. Also avoid using ice, oil, heating pads and cold packs on wasp stings as they can also worsen your symptoms or cause additional damage if used incorrectly.

Consider making an oatmeal paste.

If you have an oatmeal paste, mix 1/4 cup of oatmeal with 1/4 cup of water. Let it sit for several minutes to make a paste that can be applied directly to the sting. Leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing off with cool water.

Try a honey compress to draw out any venom.

If you don’t have any honey on hand, sugar water or even a paste made from baking soda will also work. Honey is a natural antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and analgesic (pain reliever). It also helps to reduce swelling and soothe the stinging area.

Honey should be applied directly on the sting site for around 20 minutes every hour. The longer it’s left in place, the better because it draws out toxins from the area. If your child doesn’t like eating honey (or if you think they’ll spit it out), try using warm water instead—the same thing will happen but without having to worry about getting some down their throat!

Be careful when you’re outside

• Wear long sleeves and pants.
• Wear a hat.
• Apply sunscreen to your exposed skin before you head outside; reapply it often throughout the day.
• Wear closed-toe shoes, preferably ones with treads for traction on outdoor surfaces such as concrete or grass (no flip-flops).
• Avoid being outside during peak hours between 10 a.m.-4 p.m., when insects are most active from heat and light reflecting off hard surfaces like sidewalks, streets, parking lots and driveways that attract them for feeding purposes — especially if you’re in an area where there are many trees close together (like an urban park). Insects aren’t attracted by windy days per se but they do tend to swarm around us more when we’re moving quickly through tall grasses along hiking trails than if we were just standing still in place so try not to walk too quickly while exploring nature’s trails! As far as rainy or windy days go, while their effects on us may be negligible during daylight hours since our bodies block most of these weather conditions from affecting us directly I would still recommend avoiding being outdoors during these times because this will only increase your chances of being stung by something else like mosquitoes which could give you Zika virus disease symptoms too once infected with this nasty bug! A lot goes into making sure all aspects of our lives are safe enough so do whatever necessary precautions need taken.”

Conclusion

If you’ve ever been stung by a wasp, the first thing to remember is not to panic. There are a lot of home remedies that can help alleviate the pain from a wasp sting and prevent any swelling or itching. We have covered some of these above, so we hope you found them helpful!

Most importantly, be prepared for when you go outdoors next time by following these tips:

Wear insect repellent if you’re going out at dusk or later in the day because this is when most stings occur due to increased activity levels among insects.

Don’t wear sweet-smelling perfumes or colognes because they attract bees and wasps.

Avoid areas where there might be nests such as under decks or railings on porches where hornets love to build their hives!