John Mulherin wrote @ June 4, 2008 at 7:10 am

We just visited Hilton Head Island, SC last weekend and the jellyfish were already out in force. Everyone was getting stung. Packing wet sand on the sting wasn’t getting it done for folks. I just bought four bottles of StingMate – I’ll share with others when we return next week!

Statesboro, GA

  Ron Adley V-P Sales and Marketing wrote @ June 25, 2008 at 2:39 am

Thank you all for helping our company launch our new product StingMate…the public’s positive response coupled with brisk sales since our product release in early June has been super…to ensure a quality, safe, effective product ,we tested our product in an aquarium jellyfish labratory using large Pacific Coast Sea Nettles to sting our volunteers…our team at Stingmate also submitted to stings to confirm the effectiveness of Stingmate..we know it works…but we wanted you to know why it works…here’s but one of countless publications taken from the wealth of info out in cyberspace involving treatment for jellyfish stings…from About.com: First Aid
Tips:
Urine will not work on a jellyfish sting. Some victims have reported pain relief, but urine does not always have enough acid to neutralize the venom. Use vinegar.

The Portuguese man-of-war is technically not a jellyfish, and the use of vinegar is controversial within the marine first-aid community. Remove all tentacles from the sting site and rinse thoroughly (with sea water or vinegar). Watch for confusion, chest pain, and weakness. Man-of-war stings can be very serious.

The most deadly jellyfish is the box jellyfish from Australia. Vinegar is definitely recommended for this species. If you suspect a box jellyfish sting, seek emergency treatment immediately.

Vinegar is the gold standard for the treatment of jellyfish stings. Vinegar is used on the beach, in hospital emergency rooms…our product, along with a few proprietary formulations, is like vinegar on steroids..very convenient and easy to use….here’s how to use it !!!!!!

Directions for use of StingMate® Neutralizing First Aid Gel

1.Rinse the site with salt water to prevent stinging cells left on the skin from discharging, the untreated sting should not be rubbed or rinsed in fresh water.
2.Apply StingMate® generously to cover sting area without rubbing…gently dab on Stingmate
3.After 2-3 minutes, gently scrape using a dull edge such as a credit card or driver’s license to remove gel. This important step removes remaining stinging cells left on the skin.
4.Reapplication of StingMate® is recommended for any stinging cells that remain on the skin after the first application.
5.Minor irritation or itching may be treated with diphenhydramine or hydrocortisone cream available from you local drugstore.
6.Always seek medical attention should symptoms persist or worsen.

If you want to share your story, please email us your results and pictures to http://www.stingmate.com

HAVE A GREAT BEACH DAY AND STOP THE STING WITH STINGMATE…THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT !!! Julie, Webb, Ron, Chad, Kevin, Melissa, and Jim

  Barbara Nguyen wrote @ July 23, 2008 at 10:18 am

The meterologist didn’t know why the jellyfish came early, there is a very simple explanation and that is that we had a very mild winter so the temperature of the water is much warmer then if we a very cold winter.

Thank You!!!

Barbara

  miamijetskirentals.com wrote @ April 26, 2009 at 7:23 pm

4-26-09 @ 11:30am on Miami Beach, Florida, we had rough ocean surf and a jelly fish alert/warning flag on all lifeguard towers. Being a Distributor and Selling StingMate at my JetSki Rental Beach Concessions, we had a mother of a 4 year old girl come to us telling us that her daughter apparently stepped on a Portuguese Man-O-War that washed up on the sand. The Man-O-War stung the little girl on the bottom of her right foot fairly well as she was screaming and crying badly. We sold a bottle to mom and instructed her on how to apply the lotion to her daughter’s foot. After the 2 applications as suggested I told the Dad to bring his daughter into the jacuzzi at their hotel which has fairly hot water. After spending 15 – 20 minutes in the jacuzzi after the 2 applications of StingMate a few hours later Dad returned to thank me and tell me his little girl was doing great and feeling no more sting and playing on the beach again with her sister. Once again StingMate saved the day and helped take the Sting out of the Man-0-War! Until the next time stay Sting Free with STINGMATE !

Jeff
Owner – miamijetskirentals.com

  Jeff Scabarozi wrote @ August 13, 2009 at 1:24 pm

Hello,

To be honest it has been a slow year for the jelly fish. So far we have not had more than a dozen cases. However the product from you guys has worked great so far. Just waiting on the day of over 100 cases to write a review for your company.

Regards,

Jeffrey Scabarozi
Chief, Ocean Rescue
Brevard County Fire Rescue