[TowerTalk] RE: Yellow Jackets on Tower

[Kevin Adam]

Benadryl in the drug store is what they recommend for stings.


N9IWW
Kevin Adam
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From: owner-towertalk@contesting.com
[mailto:owner-towertalk@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Lewis
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2001 12:09 AM
To: n4kg@juno.com; Chris BONDE
Cc: TOWERTALK@contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] RE: Yellow Jackets on Tower


My anecdotal info is that the bee venom is a protein; which supports the
notion of meat tenderizer as an agent to break it down. Seems to make
sense,
and has worked for me.
Chuck, N4NM

> I think that the use of ammonia is correct, in that I think that the
venom
> is acidic, therefore andy base would work in some degree.  Provided
that
it
> is not a strong alkali that will eat your skin.  So in a pinch any
washing
> stuff with soda or ammonia would work as well as baking soda.  Best to
have
> this confirmed by a professional tho.
>



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