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Remedies for Bug Bites

Does anyone have any ideas on how to treat insect bites mosquitoes and spiders, frugally, with things in the home? Thank you for any and all suggestions.

By jmz2005 from IL

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Thank you for all the suggestions. I will share with my neighbor who has 3 kids, and try some myself with my dd.

Post by jmz2005

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I have use apple cider vingar and also Listerine mouth wash

Post by sickandsexy

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To stop the itch from insect bites simply wet a bar of soap (any brand )and while it is wet, rub it on the bite.

Post by indianlady

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My father made a paste from baking soda with a little water. Put on a washcloth or paper towel and apply to the bite. Works on mosquito or fire ant bites.

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Post by webpossum

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I just read this somewhere. I thought it was here on ThriftyFun, but maybe not. I haven't tried it yet, but everyone was raving about how well it worked. Put scotch tape over them. Some said wipe with ammonia first, others just the tape. Everyone said how wonderful and fast it was!

Post by Artlady

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Someone posted this a short time ago: To take the itch out of mosquito bites, and make them go away within a few days - rub the bite with a small piece of cut onion a few times a day. The juice neutralizes the itch and helps heal the bite. The more often you apply, the sooner the bite disappears. Everyone who tries it is astounded! I've heard it may work on other insect bites, but have not tried it on anything other than mosquito bites. I love, love, love this website!

Post by Mary Moo

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Ammonia works well for stings. A paste made with meat tenderizer and water can help take the itch out of some bug bites. Ice is always good.

Above all, make sure to clean them (periodically) with soap and water so you don't get an infection. If you have a spider bite, or other bite that really swells, or gets red and hot to the touch, or if you have a fever, or the site becomes VERY painful, it is time to "bite the bullet "and see a doctor. Infections are nothing to play with.

Post by Jilson

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I have heard you can use hand sanitizer on bites and stings. It will clean as well as stop the itching.

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