What should I do if I have been stung by a european hornet?

Answer by  Cubby (9)

Remove the stinger by brushing it off the skin or with tweezers. Thoroughly wash the area with soap and water. Apply an antihistimine, analgesic, or corticosteroid cream on the sting. If you are allergic to stings, a trip to the hospital or an epinepherine shot may be required.

Answer by  skj492 (7)

Feel the stung area to see if the stinger is still lodged within the skin. If it is, pull the stinger out with a pair of tweezers. Otherwise squeeze the stinger out with your fingers. Wash the area throughly with soap and water. Apply cold water and/or an ice cube to reduce swelling. Apply a cream that has an antihistamine.

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

It's not very deadly unless you all allergic. Otherwise, apply witch hazel and tree tea oil mixture to the swollen area and that will ease out the pain. If you experienced other symptoms, you need to go see the doctor.

Answer by  Dana46 (2345)

If you are allergic to bee stings or insect venom of any sort seek medical help immediately. If you have no known allergies to insects, scrape the stinger out with a credit card, matchbook cover or any other flat sided object to remove the stinger without getting more venom out of the stinger.

Answer by  LeheckaG (1826)

Clean the sting-site with soap & water. Place ice wrapped in cloth on sting-site for (10) minutes ON, & (10) minutes OFF; Repeat. If necessary, Apply anti-itch creams or take antihistamines. Watch for infection(s): increasing pain, redness, and/or swelling. A person suffering from an allergic anaphylactic-shock reaction may die unless treated immediately via epinephrine (adrenaline).

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

If you have been stung by the hornet you need to apply after bite right away. Otherwise, apply polysporin or go to the doctor.

Answer by  luvlexis83 (798)

Wash the area and cool it down with ice water. Then apply antihistamine cream and or neosporin depending on the severity and sensitivity of the sting. Keep the area cool and dry so that it will heal easy and so that you can stay comfortable. If you have trouble breathing you have to use an inhailer and wrap the area.

Answer by  mrsmyers (474)

I would honestly have to question if you did in fact get stunk by a europena hornet. They are very gentile creatures and it is extermely rare that someone would be stung by one. However if you do get stung cool the area and treat as you would any other type of bee sting.

Answer by  krisnair84 (211)

Wash the sting and apply ice on it. You should put on some antihistamine lotion in order to allow the sting to heal properly. If you can't breathe, call 911.