If you get stung by a summer stinger, what remedy do you use?

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

Was just reading why some mailmen put a dryer sheet in the mailbox. Guess it dissuades a few of the buggers, not probaby a swarm though. Did you read about that?

shaggygirl · ‎11-24-2011

Nope didn't read about dryer sheets in the mailbox, I do however put strong perfumy smelling ones scattered around in my shed where walls meet floor and on shelves. Supposed to discourage mice. I replace them with fresh ones every couple of weeks.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@qualitygal

The dryer sheets in the mailbox prevents wasps from building nests inside the mailbox....they hate the smell!

It's a common thing in S/E GA!

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@qualitygal

The dryer sheets in the mailbox prevents wasps from building nests inside the mailbox....they hate the smell!

It's a common thing in S/E GA!

That's one of those "hints" I love come summer and bugs. I never knew this. You learn something new everyday, almost. LOL

Mz iMac · ‎07-26-2014

The things I learn on this message board.

"Never argue with a fool. Onlookers may not be able to tell the difference."

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@Mz iMac

I know right?!

We all have so many tips and 'tricks', some regional, that we love to share with other posters!

That's what a 'community' is all about!

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@qualitygal wrote:
@KingstonsMom wrote:
@qualitygal

The dryer sheets in the mailbox prevents wasps from building nests inside the mailbox....they hate the smell!

It's a common thing in S/E GA!
That's one of those "hints" I love come summer and bugs. I never knew this. You learn something new everyday, almost. LOL

@qualitygal

Another 'bug' tip, when it comes to mosquitoes, gnats, 'Skin So Soft' by Avon is the 'golden ticket'!

Here in the deep south (coastal GA) it's sold in drug stores, etc., no need to call the Avon lady!

You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.

sabatini · ‎06-29-2015

If you get stung, remove the stinger and apply Clorox (bleach) to the area. Pain, gone.

Muddling through...

JeanLouiseFinch · ‎10-03-2011

If I get stung, I apply meat tenderizer paste (Accent) to the site and take a Benadryl. MSG isn’t something I use in cooking, but I keep some on hand just in case. Wasps are terrible right now.

Edited for clarification.

skatting44 · ‎07-26-2019

@KingstonsMom wrote:
@qualitygal

The dryer sheets in the mailbox prevents wasps from building nests inside the mailbox....they hate the smell!

It's a common thing in S/E GA!

Thanks, for sharing this. I'ved had bees in my mailbox and never heard of the dryer sheets. I'm running to my mailbox now to put a dry sheet in it.