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Why do you use baking soda to take care of an ant bite, but vinegar to take care of a wasp sting?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Baking soda poultice: Baking soda can be used for both. Mix water and baking soda to the point that it is sticky - apply to bite or sting site.

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Answered 7/20/2013

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