Re: Treatment of wasp and fire ant stings

dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Mon, 26 Aug 96 20:39 EDT

> From: annh@AIRMAIL.NET(Ann Herrington)
>
> The discussion about wasps reminded me of a remedy that might be useful to
> some of you. A friend recently told me of a simple, inexpensive, effective
> and readily available treatment for insect stings--holdhold ammonia.
> Simply pour it over the sting immediately, and the relief is amazing. I've
> tried it on fire ant stings (if you don't have fire ants yet consider
> yourself blessed) and one wasp sting. Application must be made immediately
> after the injury.

Hi Ann,

Would you have any idea about the chemistry of this
reaction? I would guess that baking soda might also work
to help with the stings if ammonia is not availible...

Dave Evans