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[TowerTalk] RE: Yellow Jackets on Tower

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Subject: [TowerTalk] RE: Yellow Jackets on Tower
From: w2up@mindspring.com (Barry )
Date: Mon, 22 Oct 2001 11:39:42 -0000
Chuck,
You are correct. The venom is a protein, and Adolph's contains 
papain, a proteolytic enzyme, found naturally in papaya (as well as 
a few other fruits such as pineapple).
Barry

On 22 Oct 01, Chuck Lewis wrote:

> 
> My anecdotal info is that the bee venom is a protein; which supports the
> notion of meat tenderizer as an agent to break it down. Seems to make sense,
> and has worked for me.
> Chuck, N4NM
> 
> > I think that the use of ammonia is correct, in that I think that the venom
> > is acidic, therefore andy base would work in some degree.  Provided that
> it
> > is not a strong alkali that will eat your skin.  So in a pinch any washing
> > stuff with soda or ammonia would work as well as baking soda.  Best to
> have
> > this confirmed by a professional tho.
> >
> 
> 
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