Articles categorized as Stings Bees Wasps Yellowjackets

Vinegar Eases the Pain of Jellyfish Stings

A reader shares his experience with vinegar for painful box jellyfish stings. Scientists say vinegar can help, but "Sting No More" works better.

How Aysa, an AI App, Helped a Mother with her Child’s Rash

Aysa, a new app for your tablet or smart phone, can help you determine what is wrong so you'll know whether you need to see the doctor.

What Is in Your First Aid Kit?

Here's a list of items you'll want to include in your first aid kit and take with you on your adventures.

Lemon Juice Soothed the Pain of a Hornet Sting

A reader offers personal experience on a remedy to take the pain out of a wasp or hornet sting.

Witch Hazel Soothed Wasp Sting on Baby’s Delicate Skin

Witch hazel extract has anti-inflammatory and astringent properties, which may explain why one reader finds it soothing for a range of insect stings.

Wasp Sting Inspires the Invention of a New Home Remedy

Fire Ant Home Remedy: Witch Hazel

Fire ant venom makes feels like you have been burned. The subsequent red bumps can last for days. One reader shares his remedy for bites: witch hazel.

Sting Shots Could Save a Life

Cool Tips For Warm Weather Woes

Bee-Ware Yellow Jacket Allergy

Yellow jacket allergy can be life threatening.

EpiPen Is Lifesaver for Allergic Reaction

Desert Rangers Treat Sting with Tenderizer

Meat Tenderizer Against Stings

Sliced Onion for Wasp Stings

Meat Tenderizer and Vinegar for Stings

Stinging Insects Hold Reader Hostage