I live in the south where mosquito's are big, ugly and hungry. The minute I step outside I am under attack. What can I do because regular bug spray just ain't helping (even the ones with high deet). Also, once I am bitten, what can I do the stop the bite from itching?...besides scratching it ofcourse.
Thanks!
2006-10-02 08:12:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anne Marie 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
garlic supplements often make people unattractive to mosquitos, and is good for the heart. Once bitten, a nice warm soak in a bath using AVEENO colloidal oatmeal bath will soothe the itch.
2006-10-02 08:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Florida and have worked outdoors most of my life. I have found that if you don't eat bananas and eat raw garlic, mosquitoes won't come after you as much. I keep a piece of garlic in my mouth while I'm outside and bite it occasionally to saturate my blood with it. I also wear long sleeves and long pants outdoors. Mosquitoes don't like the sun, so stay out of shady areas. Avon Skin So Soft does really well, but it's very oily. I would never use any insect repellent that contains "deet". I believe it's toxic to humans and animals.
2006-10-02 08:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Skin so soft is amazing as a mosquito repellant. A dab of ammonia on the bite will draw the fluid to the surface and stop the bodies reaction to it.
Bleach also works but will discolor any hair in the area.
2006-10-02 08:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well use "Off" it works for me and i live in the caribbean which is practically infested with mosquitoes... if you've tried that then rub some alcohol it's supposed to repel them. And after they bite put some alcohol as well... so the itching stops. Hope this helps!=)
2006-10-02 08:22:24 · answer #4 · answered by Lily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if deet dont work i think they are not mosquito"s but the itch will stop with a dab of ammonia put on them. Its the same stuff thats in after bite at 100th of the cost. good luck of and for bee stings its a little water and baking soda till you have a paste and the itch will stop. good luck
2006-10-02 08:22:22 · answer #5 · answered by motox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray on Avon's Skin so Soft before and after being bit, try rubbing alcohol and making the bit with an x with your fingernail.
2006-10-02 08:15:03 · answer #6 · answered by mctrascal 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take Benadryl. The bites itch because it's an allergic reaction, so taking allergy medicine will help.
2006-10-02 08:19:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An older lady I know told me to used a unused Bounce Dryer sheet and rub it onto my skin and clothes and it worked. I live in Florida and it works great for me and my daughter. We rarely get bitten.
2006-10-02 08:22:37 · answer #8 · answered by N L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well to prevent mosquito bites put repellent on. If you already have them, my little sister used to put deodorant on the bite to prevent swelling. Try it, it worked for her.
2006-10-02 08:15:37 · answer #9 · answered by monah17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to stop itching put vinegar on a towel and rub over the itch
2006-10-02 08:20:26 · answer #10 · answered by milton b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋