How Do You Treat A Fire Ant Sting Or Bites Swelling And Prevent Infection?
How do I stop the swelling and itching of a fire ant bite? Is a fire ant bite supposed to be swollen? Should I pop the pustule the forms after a fire ant bite? Is my fire ant bite infected? These are all common questions for someone who gets stung by a fire ant? Fire ant stings are painful and itchy – a terrible combination. Fire ant bites are also very prone to infection. In fact, when someone suffers a fire ant sting, it’s actually a combination sting and bite. The fire ant uses his mandibles to bite a tiny chunk of skin; he also has a venom that he injects. Learn how to prevent a fire ant bite from getting infected and what to do after a fire ant sting/bite occurs. Apply after bite medication or ammonia to the fire ant sting. In the moments after a fire ant bite/sting, the person will experience feelings of pain and itching. A red or swollen fire ant bite/sting site is also common. To help relieve the pain and itch associated with a fire ant sting, apply After Bite medication. If th