Bee or Yellow Jacket Sting

Home Care Advice - Try to Remove the Stinger (if present)

Try to Remove the Stinger (if present)

  • Only honey bees leave a stinger.
  • Use a fingernail or credit card edge to scrape it off.
  • Don't pull it off. (Reason: squeezes out more venom).
  • If the stinger is below the skin surface, leave it alone.  It will be shed with normal skin healing.

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