Dr. Murray Grossan has a useful bunch of tips
of how to avoid insect stings. We have a cousin for whom this is
life and death. Ken, we hope you are reading this. Print this one
out and put it on your refrigerator door.
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More info may be found in our Insect Allergies FAQ.
Editors Note: Reactions to insect allergies
can be VERY serious. Fatalities can and do occur and most are preventable.
Here are some common sense reminders to keep you and your family
safe this summer.
Topics:
Bee or Wasp sting Emergency treatment kit
Tweezers Insect repellent spray
Clothing Be sensible...
Never walk barefoot If a bee is buzzing...
Eating outdoors B complex vitamins
Check for wasp nests or bee hives Areas zoned for bee keeping
Bee or Wasp sting
If your last bee or wasp sting was serious you should see an allergist
right away to see about receiving desensitization shots. It will
be necessary to figure out which "family" of bee venom
you are allergic to. You may wish to call ahead to make sure your
allergist does this line of specialty, if not, he or she can give
you a referral to an appropriate specialist. Be warned, usually
the next sting will be more serious than the last one, reactions
get progressively worse.
Emergency treatment kit
Always carry an emergency treatment kit, which your allergist can
prescribe for you.
Tweezers
Put tweezers on your key ring to help pull out the stinger.
Insect repellent spray
Carry a pocketsize insect repellent spray with you at all times
,and keep an extra one in the car. There are special sprays for
wasps, and bees - be sure you have the right repellent spray.
Clothing
Bright colored clothing, hair spray and perfume attracts insects.
Black clothing also attracts bees. Loose clothing allows the insect
an easy chance to get close to you. Therefore as much as possible
cover up and don't wear the kind of clothing that begs for trouble.
If you are gardening, wear gloves.
Be sensible...
Be sensible, you can't go around sniffing flowers. That's where
the bees hang out.
Never walk barefoot
Never, never walk barefoot. This is a very common way that people
get stung.
If a bee is buzzing...
If the bee is buzzing around you, don't wave your arms or try to
shoo it away. Walk away slowly. Keep your head down or covered.
Eating outdoors
Try to avoid eating outdoors, even at restaurants. Bees are attracted
to the area between the food on the table and the trash.
B complex vitamins
Taking large doses of B complex vitamins will give your sweat an
unpleasant odor that repels most insects.
Check for wasp nests or bee hives
Ask someone from the local parks or other agency to check around
your house for wasp nests or bee hives. You can then have them removed
safely.
Areas zoned for bee keeping
If you are new to the area, check the parks office for information
of places to avoid. Certain areas are zoned for bee keeping.
First Published: April, 2000
Updated: September 2003
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