How Do You Treat Fire Ant Bites Or Stings?
If you are unfortunate enough to have an encounter with fire ants, you are likely to be stung multiple times by each ant. And since ants often attack en mass, the experience is likely to be painful. Here are some suggestions on how to treat fire ant bites or stings. First rub off the ants. They will try to dig deeply into the flesh to sting so shaking them off won’t work. Then carefully wash the area with soap and water. It helps to apply a little alcohol which might relieve some of the sting and will keep the wounds clean. Since there’s likely to be considerable swelling, gently packing the area with ice should also help. Often the blisters that follow will itch intensely. Do not scratch them since that will spread the irritation. It can also lead to infection. There are a number of home remedies that have been suggested to help relieve the misery of fire ant stings. Here are some suggestions. *Apply ice whenever it can help with either pain or itching. It is safe. *Try applying a thi
