WASP STINGS SHOULD BE TREATED WITH VINEGAR AND ANT STING SHOULD BE TREATED WITH BAKING SODA . GIVE REASON

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Wasp venom is alkaline in nature and hence can be neutralised by an acid (vinegar = Acetic acid), contrarily ant venom is acidic and hence has to be treated with a base (baking soda) to neutralise.

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