Sting Thing - Fast relief of pain and itching from stings and bites.

A breakthrough in technology, which not only relieves the pain, but also neutralizes the toxins of stings and bites with a single application - while not containing counter irritants such as ammonia and benzocaine - and is safe for children.

The Sting Thing™ line of products is a Patent Pending endodermic delivery system that relieves the pain and neutralizes the toxins of: jelly fish, sea lice, Man O War, fire ants, wasps, bees, deer flies, hornets plus other marine and land insects. The Sting Thing is a textured pad impregnated with Papain, Triclosan, Surfactant and Aloe Vera. As the textured pad exfoliates the top later of skin, the proprietary solution neutralizes the sting toxins and bite irritants and soothes the sting and bite lesion.

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Jellyfish

Over 200 different species, or types of jellyfish are found throughout the world's oceans and seas. These invertebrates, animals lacking backbones, belong to the phylum Cnidaria (ny-DARE-ee-uh). They come in many shapes and sizes, ranging from the tiny, spherical thimble jellyfish of the Caribbean to the largest jellyfish of them all, the Arctic lion's mane, whose tentacles may stretch over 100 feet in length. But what exactly are these creatures that are neither jelly nor fish? Is there anything else to them beyond their stinging reputation? The word "jellyfish" often brings to mind a white, gelatinous blob encountered on the beach, and many people react to jellyfish with instant fear. Although they do not resemble any other animals on earth, and appear quite bizarre, they are relatives of sea anemones and coral.

About Fire Ants

Four species of fire ants are currently found within the contiguous southeastern United States. The tropical fire ant and the southern fire ant are considered species "native" to the area. The two imported species of fire ants were introduced into the United States from South America at the port of Mobile, Alabama. The black imported fire ant arrived sometime around 1918 and the red imported fire ant in the late 1930's. In the years preceding the arrival of the red imported fire ant, the black imported fire ant slowly spread into adjacent counties in Alabama and Florida. Since its introduction, the red imported fire ant, a much more aggressive species than the black imported fire ant, has spread quickly. By the time of the first official survey carried out by the USDA in 1953, imported fire ants had invaded 102 counties in 10 states. Today, the red imported fire ant has spread throughout the southeastern United States and Puerto Rico replacing the two native species and displacing the black imported fire ant.

How Mosquitoes Work

Let's say it's summer time. You're out in your backyard enjoying the sun and grilling your dinner. Ouch! You look down at your arm and see a painful, swelling mosquito bite. Moments later, you feel another one bite you. What are these pesky insects? Why do they bite? Do they carry diseases? What can you do to protect yourself?
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Bee Stings & Allergic Reactions

A bee sting is always potentially serious. The severity and duration of a reaction can vary from one person to another. In addition, one's own reaction to a bee sting may differ between occurrences. Most persons experience a local non-serious allergic reaction to bee venom. However, depending on the location and number of bee stings received, as well as the ever-present possibility of a severe allergic reaction to bee venom, a serious reaction can be precipitated that can be life-threatening.