Mosquito bites

What’s actually the best thing to rub on mosquito bites?

bluefalcon15 said:What's the best stuff for mosquito bites?

I usually just go with some Aloe Vera gel or calendula ointment, but honestly, it doesn't really do much. I definitely need something better.🙏
😁

I typically rely on a combination of Kamagel and Synopen ointment—plus Pips spray as a preventative measure (for instance, before heading out to Central Park)—which seems to hold up for a little while... though for extra precaution, I find slathering myself in white vinegar works wonders. 😬 I actually gave that a shot recently after a lady suggested it, and honestly, it’s incredibly effective; the mosquitoes won't even come near me. What’s particularly interesting is that, contrary to my expectations, you don't end up smelling like a salad dressing afterward.

Apply lavender essential oil and/or aloe vera directly to the sting🙂

I’ve been using Pellet ever since the mosquitoes started tearing me apart—honestly, it works wonders. I just pick it up at the local CVS for about $13. 🙄

I honestly don't know how people deal with all this constant noise lately... it just feels like everything is getting louder and more chaotic by the second, and I'm just sitting here trying to find some kind of footing while everyone else seems to be sprinting in circles... turns out, staying level-headed is way harder than it looks when the world decides to go completely off the rails... anyway, just my two cents... kaže:
Applying pure lavender essential oil—or even aloe vera—directly to your skin like that... I don't know, man, you gotta be really careful with that... some people swear by it, but if you aren't diluting those oils properly, you might end up with a nasty reaction or a burn instead of feeling relaxed... it's probably safer to mix it with a carrier oil first, just to be on the safe side...🙂

Honestly, tea tree oil works just as well...

fadedheron18 said:put lavender essential oil directly on the sting

Seriously, this saved me from a sleepless night spent scratching myself raw... just three stings and half an hour after hitting the sack, and I was good. Damn it! :2up:

Synopenom... you can pick up that cream at any local CVS or Walgreens.

If you’re talking about consuming alcohol directly, the dosage depends entirely on how strong the stuff is. But if we’re looking at medicinal alcohols made from grain, we’re talking liters here. Honestly? Believe me, nobody is even going to attempt to get close to that, let alone try to take a sip.

It also helps when you’re taking higher doses of B vitamins on a regular basis.
There’s just something about their sense of smell that makes our skin scent bother them.
That might even explain why certain types of alcohol seem to help 😉 since they contain those B vitamins too.

Using some Polar Ice or even just deep relief cream can really help take the sting out of a sting.

Does anyone actually have experience dealing with these damn mosquitoes? Is there some kind of killer repellent out there—like Raid or something else effective? I’ve been using Raid for mosquitoes, but honestly, it doesn't do squat. If anything, it feels like they actually like it... they just keep coming. And if anyone happens to know how they breed so fast? They bite so hard they literally wake you up from your sleep!

Think about switching up your blood type. People with type O are basically walking targets because if a mosquito bites them, it's game over for the bug—they just drop dead right then and there. I’ve actually lost count of how many times I’ve been bitten in a single summer; those pests just swarm me. It's like they can smell the feast. The idiots don't realize it, but the smart ones know better than to even come near me. 😁

I read somewhere that if you just lather up some soap on the bite, the itching stops almost instantly

ironsurfer8 said:Taking higher doses of Vitamin B (if you're drinking it regularly) can help
there's something about the scent of your skin that bothers them
that might be why certain types of alcohol seem to work😉 since they contain Vitamin B too

They never actually bite me. Not once. 🙂 But the buzzing is driving me crazy and keeping me up at night. What are you all using to keep them away? Are there any good herbal supplements out there?

Debunking my own theories, one by one:
- I’m type O, so obviously I'm a magnet for these things.
- Polar Ice sprayed the whole damn house last night. Zero effect.
- Tried off-brand spray; only thing it kept away was my husband.
- Used an Autan stick? See above.
- Surrounded by Raid strips? See above.
- Since 6 AM, I've been alternating between Benadryl and Claritin on one bite and the other. Results are the same: absolutely nothing.

Off to buy some apple cider vinegar, lavender oil, tea tree oil, lizard skin, and dragon teeth...

Take my routine, for example. I’ll set up the diffuser with the tablet in my bedroom, and when it's time to turn in, I shut the machine down but leave the tablet itself right there on my nightstand next to my head. It actually prevents those mosquitoes from buzzing incessantly around my ears—which, frankly, used to wake me up constantly. Regardless of whether the tablet is inside the device or just sitting out, it emits that scent anyway. I also picked up this "off" roll-on, and honestly, it’s one of the few products I’ve encountered that actually lives up to the hype. It looks just like a standard roll-on; you simply swipe it across your arms, legs, neck, or wherever you need it. They don't seem to target me at all—at least, they haven't since I started using it. I first discovered the magic of this stuff while vacationing at the beach, where the swarms were so thick you could barely walk, let alone hold a conversation without them trying to fly straight into your mouth. Thanks to that roll-on, I didn't get a single bite. I highly recommend giving it a shot, and definitely keep a tablet by your pillow if you want to avoid being interrupted by bugs in the middle of the night.

Sandra Martin72 said:Look, I just run my diffuser with the essential oils in the room, and when it's bedtime, I shut the machine off but leave the oils right there on my nightstand. Honestly, it doesn't drive the bugs around my head at all—and they used to wake me up constantly. Even without the machine running, the scent stays strong enough. Plus, I found this Off! roll-on and it’s a total game changer. Best product I've ever used, hands down. It’s just a little roller you swipe on your arms, legs, neck—wherever. They don't go near me; haven't had a single issue since I started using it. I first tried it while vacationing at the beach, and man, the mosquitoes were out of control that night. You couldn't even walk outside without them swarming your face, let alone talk. But thanks to that Off! roll-on, I didn't get bitten once. Seriously, try it, and definitely keep the oils by your head if you actually want to sleep through the night without being eaten alive.

I've got the diffuser running with the oils about eight inches from my head... and the second one is practically touching my feet...

Send help... the mutants are attacking.🤷

I use one of those liquid plug-ins and honestly, I don't deal with mosquitoes at all—no annoying buzzing in my room! But even when they actually get me, I still have no clue how to fix it... everything stays itchy as heck

Jeffrey Sanchez7 said:Just change your blood type already. If you have Type O, they leave you alone, but if they bite you, they drop dead instantly from the blood. That’s why I end up finding them getting stung five times a year and just picking them off myself. The idiots get bitten; the smart ones don't even go near them. 😁

Oh sure, because that's how easy it is 🤣
I'm stuck with Type O, my electricity is out, I'm constantly dousing myself in Band-Aid spray, and I've already been bitten seven times today alone. Everything is swollen and it itches like crazy...
dammit...:2up: