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How to Care for Bee Stings

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Remove the Stinger

Until Removed, Poison Will Continue Pumping From the Sac

QUICKLY remove the stinger, as venom continues to pump out of the venom sac.
DO NOT SQUEEZE OR PINCH IT, as this will push additional venom from the sac into the wound.
FLICK THE STINGER OUT with your fingers, a credit card, or any other thin, flat, rigid object nearby.
Once the venom sac has been removed, check for any remaining bits of the stinger lodged under the skin.


Remove the stinger by flicking it out, in the direction opposite that of entry, so as not to break it off.

How to Remove a Bee Stinger

Removing the stinger from a bee after you’re stung should be done IMMEDIATELY, and properly. Do not pinch the stinger to pull it out, but rather flick the stinger out.

* If you are allergic to bee stings, please get immediate medical attention after removing the stinger.

Clean & Treat the Wound

Use soap and water to wash the afflicted area. Again, check for any small bits of the stinger left behind. Once clean and patted dry, mix a blend of essential oils, or use the ones you have on hand.

Essential Oils:

  • Lavender – 3 drops
  • Eucalyptus – 2 drops
  • Tree Tree – 2 drops
  • Peppermint – 2 drops

Diluted / Undiluted:

Blend in small dish and apply a dab directly onto the bite. I use this undiluted, directly on skin in local area of the bite. This may cause irritation and oils should always be tested You should not use essential oil directly on the skin without diluting unless you have used the oil and know how your skin will react.

Other Bee Sting Remedies: 

  • Apple Cider Vinegar – Use undiluted and apply with a towel, or submerge the wound area in a container.
  • Activated Charcoal – Apply as a paste. You may also ingest a dose to absorb toxins in the blood stream.
  • Honey – Dab on and cover with a bandage.
  • Baking Soda – Mix with just enough water to create a thick paste, then apply to wound.
  • Tobacco – Moisten and apply to wound.

* As always, if you are pregnant or nursing, you should consult a doctor or certified professional aromatherapist or holistic medicine practitioner before using essential oils or any other medicine, supplement, herb, or remedy.