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Tuesday June 18, 2013

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  • bazza on Beattie calls on Hawke The liberal party announce today for the good of public health. that when they win the election they will lock up all ... more
  • Mike Young on NSW Rugby League scandal Does anyone know what is happening re the Ben Teo allegations/case? Seems to have gone awfully quiet. Brisbane police seem ... more
  • Bob Lord on Rudd mistaken for PM Oh what a pity I'm busy today. This has been a scream. First Peter B - "make him stop, make him stop" Then Gayle in her ... more
  • Bob Lord on NSW Rugby League scandal James WLOL - you're right.QPS have really dropped the ball with the Burgess arrest. Focus, lads, focus. more
  • Peter B on Beattie calls on Hawke Bob Lord, will you please refrain from continually kissing Labor Butt and just admit they are LOST, will be and are for a ... more
  • Peter B on NSW Rugby League scandal Bob Lord, posting as other Imbeciles still and stuttering as well, get back on your meds sport and by the way your point of ... more
  • Gayle on 'Menu never left the kitchen' Far from miffed Harry just disgusted that you feel it is appropriate to giggle at any woman being denigrated, sure your wife ... more
  • Peter B on Beattie calls on Hawke Bob Hawke was one of the Best PM's Australia has had as for the rest of that crew in the photo Absolute Clowns. The Labor ... more
  • GO NOAHHHH!!! on One punch can thrill? Bob atkinson folks, here can I put my punch worth in or do I have to get permission, when to hit from the gold coast ... more
  • karma for the hispo lover on NSW Rugby League scandal Who the hell would drink in public under CCTV nowadays.It's a wonder how hotels, clubs etc haven't gone broke and those that ... more
  • Colene on Rudd mistaken for PM I see the POO SANDWICH was not even your idea. Looks like FLYING PIGS has the mortgage on that one.Your repertoire of bile, ... more
  • Colene on Beattie calls on Hawke Ah! Peter, remember your judgement on the then Queensland opposition, the now LNP when they were having leadership spills, ... more
  • CRYFREEDOM on 'Menu never left the kitchen' Bob Lord, yes lets talk about Julie Bishops and Bronwyn Bishops love life, both are ladies and have not had sexual ... more
  • James W on 'Menu never left the kitchen' A good quality print job for a father son joke. Not believing it. more
  • James W on NSW Rugby League scandal QPS have arrested George Burgess. Someone please give them NSW player roster. Focus boys, it's NSW Blues players you need to ... more
  • Bob Lord on Beattie calls on Hawke LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE HAPPENING TODAYCoalition members have decided that today is the day and Malcolm Turnbull will challenge ... more
  • april on Ban smoking all together? smoking is bad and it should not be allowed in England. more
  • Bob Lord on NSW Rugby League scandal I still can't get a handle on the belief that League players are role models in society and must behave accordingly.They are ... more
  • Bob Lord on NSW Rugby League scandal I still can't get a handle on the belief that League players are role models in society and must behave accordingly.They are ... more
  • Harry on 'Menu never left the kitchen' Aw Gayle is miffed over a little comment about a menu that involved her. Well Gayle, imagine if you were the Prime Minister ... more

Green Ant Bite Treatments

Posted by: 4bc.com.au | 19 February, 2009 - 10:34 AM

Link: 4BC Feature on green ant bite treatments

Erin from Bulimba says white vinegar definitely works

Nev calls from Joyner – wet a Panadol tablet – rub it on the bite – works on all bites

Best green ant bite treatments are on the new Green Ant Bite Treatment feature page.

Blog comments Your Say

  • I was bitten on the toes by a couple of green ants this morning , while beside myself with pain I tried teatree oil, lavender oil, vinegar, toothpaste and my alovera plant. My hubby suggested I soak my foot in vinegar and hot water , while painful doing this . BINGO! the pain has now gone.

    Wendy Graham Sunday 19 May, 2013 - 3:49 PM

  • In the past through trial and error I discovered using hot water (ie as hot as can be tolerated)worked best for me for treating green ant stings. (Not the same green ants as in your picture).
    (Interestingly, I also used hot water when I was envenomated by a sting ray barb earlier this year -hot water apparently breaks down and inactivates the protein in the venom).

    Ness Saturday 29 December, 2012 - 2:50 PM

  • You have a picture of weaver ants on your article. Are you a little confused? Weavers are also called green ants and have a nasty bite but are from north qld and have formic acid not venom in their sting.

    They also have nothing to do with the Australia wide green head ants which we all call 'green ants'. That is what your respondants obviously refer to.

    Very clever 4BC.

    Ron Saturday 22 December, 2012 - 6:16 PM

  • My girlfriend got bitten by the pool within the 1st hour of our weekend away at the hunter valley.
    We tried plenty of ice, rubbing Panadol on it and even windex with not much luck with the pain going away. We found the remedy but, drink a few glasses of red wine and continue drinking until the pain is numb. Hopefully by the time the alcohol wears off the pain is gone also

    Ray Saturday 22 December, 2012 - 3:09 PM

  • My fiancee was still in pain after a couple hours after being bitten on the foot by two green ants so i thought i'd look up whats the best cure and found this sight. I chose the WD40 as Peter suggested as he's from the same little village as us and i have a small can of WD40 under the sink. The WD40 worked a treat straight away. Instant pain relief. Woo hoo..Thank you Peter

    Viv Wednesday 10 October, 2012 - 8:10 PM

  • Today I got stung by a green ant on the bottom of my foot while picking fruit off a tree, I was in severe pain for 4 hours and tried everything that was said to "reduce the pain". After trying everything above my mum thought of over ripe tomatoes, well it worked a treat and I suggest everyone tries the same. I have never been in so much pain for soo long and I was soo very grateful to have a relief instantly like I did.

    calea Friday 5 October, 2012 - 9:17 PM

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