Here's some other "remedies" that are supposed to work (for those that don't happen to have a tomato handy
) ....
1- apply a paste of baking soda/apple cidar vinegar and leave on for 5 mins.
2- apply apple cidar vinegar to the sting site
3- place the inside portion of a banana peel on the sting site
4- cut a green onion/potato/leek and place it directly on the sting site
5- apply a paste of meat tenderizer/water on sting site
DO ANY OF THESE ACTUALLY WORK ?
I don't know ... but some people swear by them. But, since Wasp venom is alkaline, then an acidic solution may help neutralize it.
One thing I do know, and I'm sure those that are allergic do, too .... IF you are allergic to "stings" - have a "Epi-pen" handy, at all times ! If swelling increases or doesn't go down in a short time, if you have difficulty breathing, or you receive multiple stings ... seek medical attention ASAP !! ...cp