Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites

RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post By viv (Guest Post) (09/13/2008) check out neem oil or powder all natural stuff neem/coconut oil:mosquito repellent Field studies on the mosquito repellent action of neem oil. http://www.neem.biz/neemmedicinal.html http://www.neemfoundation.org/index ... =com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1 Report Spam or Abuse RE: flea Bites Post By Kelly (Guest Post) (09/02/2008) I recently played sand volleyball with a friend and have well over 60 bites on my feet, ankles and legs. They itch so bad that even taking two benadryl, I could not fall asleep. My friends dad is a nurse and said to take Zyrtec (it has a different compound than benadryl) and to rub cucumber slices on it. I haven't done the cucumber slices yet. I have done a combo of: zyrtec (amazing) Ibuprofen hydricortizone cream spray on benadryl Oatmeal bath Working together they keep the itch down. Just try not to touch them otherwise it can become more irritated. Report Spam or Abuse SALT granuales for bites Post By Elly (Guest Post) (06/12/2008) I was SO tired of flea bites from my yard years ago & making scabs from the scratching, I decided to wet my bite area and put Salt on and rub to releave the itch so my skin wouldn't get scabed. To my amazement, the itch and flea bite went away in 5 minutes. (mosquito bites take about 10 min.) I have never had another scab from scatching those kind of bites again. In summer it's a good idea to carry salt packets with you when going to an outting. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post By mandy (Guest Post) (02/09/2008) I would just like to say that the scotch tape DOES NOT work for me....however, I do have a very bad reaction to insect bites, they get very large red and itchy. Nail polish remover helped a little, and toothpaste helped a little. I am going to also take an antihistamine pill, because I know that will help a little. Hopefully anyone out there like me with bad reactions to bites will find some of this useful. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post By Annie (Guest Post) (11/07/2007) I have bites on my torso and my back but they look like little tiny bed bug bites, but I'm not sure. They itch so bad. I have had them for a week now and don't know what to do. I changed my sheets twice, but they wont go away. When I take a shower they appear better and brighter red. Let me know if you have any remedies. Anything that will work! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post By sunset (Guest Post) (08/01/2007) I too had been attacked by sand fleas. I can hardly stand the itch. It kept me up awake at night. I researched all the remedies. I tried cortizone, benadryl, nail polish remover, even purell to stop the itch. Nothing worked. I saw Aprilmay's suggestion of putting toothpaste (not gel) on my itch. Amazingly it worked. Thanks I was able to get some sleep. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post By daws (Guest Post) (07/16/2007) I have about 51 bug bites on the front and backs of my legs. I have tried about every anti itch lotions but it just doesn't seem to work...Do you have any other ways to get rid of the itching? Thank you. Editor's Note: People have mentioned that putting scotch tape on them helps. Report Spam or Abuse Mosquito Bites Post By Ebony (Guest Post) (07/26/2006) I have so far counted 29 mosquito bites on my legs and arms together. I seem to attract these. They itch like mad. How do I stop the itch, puffyness, and make them go away all together? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post By Joan (Guest Post) (07/20/2005) As a small child, I tried and found out placing a small amount of my salive (spit) on my finger and then on the itch from the bite caused it to cease itching. Don't know why this works and it only works if you don't scratch it first. Just intuitive I guess. Report Spam or Abuse Remedy for Insect Bites Post By Dee (Guest Post) (07/20/2005) A PASTE OF "MEAT TENDERIZER AND WATER" PUT ON ANY INSECT BITE SEVERAL TIMES UNTIL ITCHING STOPS WILL WORK VERY WELL. THE BITE WILL FLATTEN OUT WITHIN MINUTES AND THE ITCHING WILL SOON STOP. ALWAYS KEEP SOME HANDY IN YOUR KITCHEN. WORKS GREAT!!!!! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post by valleyrimgirl (427) | (07/20/2005) Contact tigergold, I agree that 'diazonon" is the best!!! But...here in Canada it has been taken off the market last year. Thank goodness I was able to purchase a large bag of granules before it was taken off the shelf. It is the only chemical that I have found to effectively kill ants. If you can still purchase it where you live, great!! Report Spam or Abuse Stopping the Itch of an Insect Bite Post by ThriftyFun (3739) | (07/20/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact A teen age friend gave me this tip to stop the itch of an insect bite. Simply rub a small amount of toothpaste (not gel) on the area. So far it has worked every time. By Aprilmay Report Spam or Abuse Archived Request: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post by ThriftyFun (3739) | (07/20/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact 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 Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post By TIGERGOLD (Guest Post) (05/23/2005) My husband was a flooring contractor for many years. When he would encounter a flea or roach problem, the best treatment was 'diazanon', which thankfully was a treatment given us by a professional landscaper. It's fairly inexpensive since a small bottle, which can usually be purchased for about $5 at a K-Mart or WalMart, and then diluted, goes so far. As far as the itching, the best remedy in the world for any itching due to bites is just a tiny dab of 'nail polish remover' applied with a Q-tip to the bite. It will sting a little for just a sec but will completely stop the itch IMMEDIATELY. This works great for chicken pox and hives too, without any side effects, because the amount you're using is too small, and is basically acting as an antihistamine. Report Spam or Abuse flea bites Post by ThriftyFun (3739) | (05/23/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact You didnt say where you live, or if you had recently moved, but if you have carpet thats probably the culprit. I ran into this in CA. when an apt I moved into proved to have sand fleas in the carpet. The management had to remove the carpet and fumigate the apt to get rid of them. You also may be having an allergic reaction to the bites. Not all allergic reactions are automatically so severe you wind up in the hospital. I would see my Dr. c.j.cox Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post By regena (Guest Post) (05/21/2005) You can set a pan of water (like a round cake pan or pie pan) with dish soap on the floor with a light shinning in it at night, the fleas will go to the light and jump into the pan, they can't get out and drown. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post By Anna (Guest Post) (05/21/2005) Aloe vera right from the plant or purchased in a bottle (use plain aloe vera) works good for bites, also take vitamin B-1 daily, it seems to repell biting insects. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Protection and Treatment for Insect Bites Post by Barbaral (11) | (05/20/2005) Contact You don't say where you got them. If your pet has fleas, a dip is a great idea. Probably needs to be repeated in a week or so. Fumigation of the house at the same time is in order. You can buy cans of bug bomb. Do this twice also. If animals are confined to the yard, there is a spray for the yard. Meanwhile, take large doses of Vitamin C. Take a pill or two each hour until the itching stops. Then you can cut back a little while they heal. Report Spam or Abuse