We had a huge paper wasp nest in one of our exhaust vents on our roof... I got it out using a screw driver and my bare hands! There were like 20 wasps in there not even moving! Nothing like 8F weather to kill bees... haha

I then got some K1 and set it ablaze...

We like to go hunting for these pesky varmints during the winter months because they can't get us.

 

I also learnt the hard way this past summer from a wasp sting.I have been stung many times over the years but for some reason something changed.Got stung in early september at work and thought nothing of it except for the itchyness and pain.Two weeks later got done again and this time things went down hill fast,luckily my wife was sensible enough to take me to the hospital and I ended up in ICU for the night.I couldn't beleive that a little bee could do that to me.Now I have to carry a ephipen and also the Benadryl every where.Be careful as I always figured that I was not allergic and that quickly changed.

 

I got benadryl in my truck just in case... it's like a fire extinguisher.. you never know when or why you might need it.

 

Hmmm...Ive got a first aid kit in my truck with various things, but I dont know if theres benadryl. I might need to check that and infest in some.

 

Next time...
If you have a bump or pimple looking spot try and squeeze it like a zit until it bleeds then use an antiseptic. It should go down, stop itching and dry out in a day or so. It would have been better if you did this as soon as you got stung and tried to get out most of the venom.
This also works on flea and spider bites.
Good luck.

 

Everyone reacts to bee stings differently. Some people have no reaction, some have a mild allergic reaction, and others have to deal with anaphylactic shock.
I've been stung multiple times by bees. Little swelling around sight, maybe, thats it. My brother though, is suppose to carry epi, b/c bee stings are deadly to him. Just one of those things.
What happens is you are exposed to the allergen at one point or another. The reaction at that time isn't as severe. But the body is then sensitized to that allergen. So, on the next exposure, your body can freak out, release a bunch of histamines, and then you almost die. (Quick, non medical term explanation). Just b/c you had some swelling in your arm from a sting doesn't mean you're going to die next time though. So I would hold off on buying epi or ben inj. until you go to the doctor if you're worried about it.
Its the same as other allergies. Some people are allergic to apples. They accidently have some, they might get some hives or swelling. But they aren't carrying around inj. with them just incase. People that carry those are people who are at risk of having anaphylactic shock and dieing.
So, bottom line through all that rubble is, if you're reaction is bad, it is advised that you go to the doctor to see where you stand for next time.

Also, fwiw. I wouldn't seek medical advise from EMTs, unless it is an Emergency. While some do seek further education, some don't. I myself am certified NREMT, and their job isn't diagnosis and treatment. It is emergency treatment. You have a medical problem that didn't just happen, and isn't an emergency. I would ask a doc.

 

ive been stung at least 10 times in my life time by wasps alone. a few times by bees. and once by a hornet <---by far the worst. like the other said, tobacco works. you can cut a cigarette open and wet the tobacco and place it one the sting. meat tenderizer, baking soda and benadryl are also pretty good. if your arm is swelling that bad then you are probably allergic. the only time i ever had bad swelling was with the hornet sting. and i still have a scar where it stung me

 

id probably go see a doctor if it isnt any better tomorrow. Might wanna look into getting an epipen or something like that to carry around in case you get stung again. I just swell at the spot for about 30 minutes and it goes back to normal. My stepdad is allergic and if he doesnt use the epipen after he gets stung. he swells up and struggles to breath.

 

Well thanks for the replies guys. Labnerd, next time I go to wally-world I get a little pack of benadryl and keep it in my glovebox. Thanks for the suggestion.

The heat, itchiness and major swelling has subsided to just a minor swell by the spot I was stung. It'll be back to normal by tomorrow.

FYI Manual, the truck is back and pics are in my forum.

 

I was out riding fourwheelers and moved a branch out of the way and got stung by three hornets. A couple of hours later my hand was flipping huge, lol. Then my friend happened to go on the same trail and got stung once. His blew up pretty big as well.

 

Off subject -- Kford.......how do you like your KFX? What all have you got done to it?

 

Raptor-- What's your status man?! How are you!?