Quickly from Google <span class="articleSubtitle" /></p> <span class="articleSubtitle">http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/waspstings.htm</span></p> <span class="articleSubtitle">How to treat an insect bite or sting </span><span class="articleText">Remove the sting. Use tweezers to prise it out or scrape it off with your fingernail, or a credit card. Do not attempt to press out the sting, as this will only help the poison spread under the skin. </span><span class="articleText">Wash the bite with soap and water, then cool off the skin with ice cubes or an ice-pack that has been wrapped in a cloth or thin towel. Rest the affected area and elevate it if possible to prevent excessive swelling. Do this immediately after the victim has been stung. </span><span class="articleText">If necessary, use a painkilling cream or gel or an antihistamine to soothe the itch. If you or a member of your family are allergic to insect bites, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before going on holiday. They may tell you to take an antihistamine with you in tablet form; or Adrenaline or as an EpiPen injection. If so, make sure you ask how to use them correctly. </span><span class="articleText">Anyone who gets a rash or an itch requiring medical treatment, or who may simply feel unwell following a bite or sting should not drive, as there is a risk of passing out. If in doubt, consult your doctor. </span></p>
In February!!! Thought they were all supposed to be dead apart from hibernating queens at this time of year No idea what you are supposed to put on it I am afraid though, think last time I got stung by one I put some Savlon on it - but it was a few years ago. Think vinegar is supposed to work as well
Well, i suppose its cos I smoke... went outside for a cig, and whilst leant on the conservatory door, felt a real sharp burning sensation. stood up straight, and there it was, looking all smug. only after I jumped up and down, stamped my foot on the floor and shouted out Barsteward, did I think I will splat you. and gues what, it had buggered off. tried the anti things, scraped with a knife etc as above. but I thought the same, february. Maybe cos our lass has the heating on permanent, thay have come to live somewhere in our house whilst its still warm! little ****!
My mum always used to chuck vinegar on it. **** knows why I think it just made it hurt more. I was only little so I may have overreacted. Try it, it might work.
Use a credit card to get sting out as said before but check for holes in your conservatory cos they don't live alone you know!
RE: Vinegar is good for a wasp sting. Bicarb for a bee sting nt http://www.insectstings.co.uk/sting-acid-or-alkali.shtml