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According to the link, below, the major chemical in a honey bee sting is "melittin".

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The main chemical in a bee sting is melittin, a peptide toxin. It causes pain and inflammation at the site of the sting.

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Why could you use a bee sting to help with a wasp sting?

my dad once told me it wont hurt if a wasp stings me after a bee and i asked why.... it is because there is a certain chemical in a bee sting that helps the acid in the sting painless. it can also be the other way round, they both cancel each other out! not a good idea to try this though as it is near imposable for the bee or wasp to sting you in the same place but some scientist have extracted this chemical but it can not be soled as it has too many health issues. hope this helped


Is a bee sting a chemical reaction?

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Is a red mark appearing after a bee sting a physical or chemical change?

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What is the nature of bee sting and wasp sting?

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Do Bumble bee robber flies bite humans and is reaction similar to bee sting reactions?

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How does a drone bee sting?

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What is Bee sting reaction time?

A bee sting will start hurting immediately.


If you put a penny on a bee sting will the bee sting go away?

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Can a bee sting itself?

A bee does not sting itself, but a wasp sometimes will. Bees will sting other bees if they are fighting.


HOW do bee's stings there victom?

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Is a bee sting a weak or strong acid?

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Is a bee sting acid or alikai?

A bee sting is acidic. Honey bee venom is slightly acidic and can cause pain, swelling, and redness when injected into the skin.