Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites
By momssspecialangel from Parkersburg, WV
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RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites
I have used plain white toothpaste on my granddaughter who is VERY allergic to any bite. It keeps the swelling down and she doesn't seem to itch. Also a banana peel will take care of the fire ant bites -- just rub the inside of the skin on the bites and you will NOT get the pustules or the itching. also takes the sting out if you do it immediately. Hate those buggers! I also made a paste of baking soda one night when she awoke scratching with a very bad rash. It stopped the itching and she was able to go back to sleep.
Post by HalfWhit
RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites
I do not know how this will work for flea bites, or mosquito bites, but we were in our spot that we call a garden, and my husband got a couple fire ant bites. I remembered the things we had found that responded to Listerine mouth wash, including repelling mosquitoes. I suggested that he put some on the fire ant bites and the burning went away, with no swelling or redness to follow. The ant had done the bite, and was working on the stinging part, which is the really painful, and long-lasting part of a fire ant encounter. This was just another use for Listerine.
Post by LJF
RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites
According to the television show, "The Doctors", if you make a paste of aspirin and rub it on the bites, it takes away the sting and itch. Crush an aspirin and add a drop or 2 of water to make a thick paste and apply as needed.
Post by catastrofy
Archived Request: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites
I am being bitten by what I think may be fleas. They are painful bites causing swelling and itchy at the site. What can I use or do to protect me that is non-invasive, as well what to I put on them now that I have been bitten. The bite and itch last a long time.
Charlene
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