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For Heat Exhaustion: Make sure to monitor symptoms to ensure heat exhaustion does not turn into heat stroke.

Witch hazel is a tried-and-true herbal remedy for insect bites and bee stings. It can help reduce inflammation, pain, and itching.

Ice is a great way to help reduce the swelling from a wasp sting, the cold temperature slows down the blood flow to the insect sting.

For Heat Exhaustion: Seek immediate medical attention if fainting, confusion, or high fever occurs.

To treat Wasp, Hornet and Bee Stings: Another vegetable which is great for treating insect stings is onions.

Vinegar may also help neutralize bee venom. Soak the sting site in a basin of apple cider vinegar for at least 15 minutes.

To treat bee stings with honey, apply a small amount to the affected area. Cover with a loose bandage and leave on for up to an hour.

To treat insect stings using ice take an ice cube, or an ice pack and place it on the wasp sting for around 20 minutes.

A popular home remedy for reducing the pain and swelling of a bee sting is to apply a wet aspirin or aspirin paste to the sting site.

First aid for snake bites: For all snake bites, provide emergency care including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) if needed.