What do you do about BEES?!!

[charlieb]

Anybody have any ideas as to what to do or carry in case of a bee attack?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[jimmyq]

benadryl
epi pen (epinephren / adrenalin shot)
Snake bite (insects too) kit http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductD...gory_rn=4500543

its fine for a bite or two but for attack its kinda overwhelmed. I used it twice this summer after getting a sting and I didnt swell or itch or anything like 1/2 hour later and on.

 

[charlieb]

Thanks.
Is a epipen a prescription?
You used the snake extractor for bee stings?

 

[sarumono]

Tobacco used as a poultice works very well. Last year a groundie was stung on the lip by a bumblebee. He threw some chaw in the mouth and some on the outside of the mouth, and we could watch the swelling reduce.

 

[charlieb]

Great idea--tobacco. Never knew it really worked.
Thanks.

 

[sarumono]

yep old indian trick. however, if you are allergic to bees you realy need an epipen.

 

[jimmyq]

fersure if you are allergic or if you dont know, you need an epipen. if you cant buy it over the counter ask your doc to write a prescription for you and just tell him/her its for the first aid kit they should have no problem.

as for the snakebite thing, yeah it has like 4 different sized little suction doomajigs that you can use, small enough for a bug bite and big enough to cover a snake bite. Aint really any snakes up here to worry too much about but its a neat gadget for the first aid kit.

 

[Eric_E]

Lync,

I know you got recent experience in this area, How 'bout sharing your new found knowedge?