Old wives tale...
If you’re bitten by an insect, tape a copper penny over the bite to reduce itch and swelling. I don’t know if it works for everyone but it worked for me.
That’s interesting!
When I get bit by even one fire ant, my entire foot/hand/whatever swells up. I just wear long pants, socks, and boots, expecially during the summer.
You would look a bit strange if you were doctoring fire ant bites. They like to swarm on the target and all bite & sting at the same time on the count of three. Meaning you would have a hundred or more pennies on that limb/body part.
Dimes work 10 times better.