iluvtofly 0 #1 April 20, 2008 So I came home last night with litterally 15 mosquito bites on my legs and feet. I've always been a mosquito magnet. But with there being a large swamp about 50 yds from the hanger at the dz it's really bad. They itch bad enough that they wake me up at night. I've tried covering myself head to toe in bug spray but that doesn't help much when it comes to them biting me. The only way I seem to be able to get at least some relief from the itching is to run my legs/feet under ice cold water until they go numb. But that relief is only temporary. Once they warm back up it starts itching again. Anyone got any ideas that might help me? For the past 24 years of my life I've always gone nuts and ended up scratching them open. I'm really trying to get out of that habbit this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #2 April 20, 2008 If you have an aloe vera plant, you can break one of the leaves open and rub the juice on your bites. I've used it for ant bites before, and it works pretty good, so it would probably work for mosquito bites too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #3 April 20, 2008 Make a baking soda paste. A little dab on the bite. Mmm soothing, and you won't scratch. Edited to add: It also helps dry them up and heal. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #4 April 20, 2008 Get some lye soap. It works great for mosquito bites.TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AKCrash 0 #5 April 20, 2008 My ex-wife used to put clear polish (for finger nails) on them and she claimed it did help her. I personally enjoy itching it because it feels very good. "Those who would give up Essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" Franklin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #6 April 20, 2008 I've tried the clear nail polish...unfortunately it worked at first but then it stopped working. I may just have to go out and buy an aloe vera plant. If that doesn't work I'll just continue down the list until I do find something. Thanks for your suggestion guys. I'll let you know if any of them actually work for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 April 20, 2008 Buy the DZ some bug zappers... so you can hear the little bastages go ZZZZAAAAPPP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #8 April 20, 2008 I may just have to do that. Another thing I just thought of...the longest I've lasted before scratching the living hell out of a mosquito bite is 3 days. Is it normal for it to take longer than 3 days for a mosquito bite to stop itching/go away? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 April 20, 2008 It could be an allergy...ask one of the docs... best way to take care of skeeter bites is to remove theior breeding grounds..Around here we get lots of rain.. so I make sure there is no standing water... and I have zappers to eradicate those that do hatch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #10 April 20, 2008 Unfortuantely aside from the giant swamp 50 yds from the hanger at the dz there does tend to be alot of standing water. I think I'm going to invest in some bug zappers for the DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #11 April 20, 2008 Just dump a shitlot of corn oil in the swamp. Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #12 April 20, 2008 Silicone implants fix'em everytime. "No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #13 April 20, 2008 I can't really do a whole lot to the swamp...the dz dogs all like to go swimming in there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #14 April 20, 2008 Quote Silicone implants fix'em everytime. That is the last thing I need. Especially since I'm considering getting a reduction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #15 April 20, 2008 The corn oil won't do nothing to them dogs just make them even nastier before the owners have to give them a bathDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irisheyes 0 #16 April 20, 2008 I use this stuff: http://brands2liveby.com/product.aspx?id=369 It works really well. I'm a mosquito magnet too, not a good thing when you live on the edge of the Everglades!!! For me, bites are usually itchy for around week. So, I usually always have this stuff with me. If it gets really bad, I take some benadryl too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #17 April 21, 2008 Toothpaste. Not the gel kind. I "heard" it works, but never tried it myself.... good ruck... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaMan 0 #18 April 21, 2008 Rub some ammonia on the bite - it may sting a little if you've been scratching it, but it will pass in a second. Works well to stop the itching!Z-Flock 8 Discotec Rodriguez Too bad weapons grade stupidity doesn't lead to sterility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misslmperfect 0 #19 April 21, 2008 rub fresh lemon on your bites. i keep my fridge fully stocked with lemons in the spring and summer for this very purpose, and i take them with me if i know i'll be outdoors or near water. i laughed at my dad for years for telling me to do this, and when i finally tried it....SWEET RELIEF. nothing works better, i promise! Oh Canada, merci pour la livraison! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base_nz 0 #20 April 21, 2008 Wost ive had was about 25 bites on each foot when i was off my head with no shoes on.....I would wake up in the night realising i had scratched my feet raw The only thing that helped was rapping both my feet in a t towel soaked in cold water,,,, Worst bites ive seen though where in a hostel,,,And it was bed bugsThis poor guy had over 500 bites .... Shit looked NASTY!! .....And you thought Kiwis couldn't fly!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #21 April 22, 2008 does the lemon repel future bugs or does it act as a flavor enhancer? I.E. should one wait until they are removed from the area before applying the Lemon?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #22 April 22, 2008 Reduction...... say it isnt so...... And maybe if you werent so sweet you wouldnt get bitten!! Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #23 April 22, 2008 Quote Reduction...... say it isnt so...... I'm only contemplating it. I'm still trying to see if my new insurance would cover it so long as I could prove it causes my back problems (main reason I want it done). Quote And maybe if you werent so sweet you wouldnt get bitten!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misslmperfect 0 #24 April 22, 2008 as far as i can tell, it just takes the itch/sting out of the bite IMMEDIATELY. i never really gave much thought as to whether or not it acted as a repellent, so i can't say, but i definitely think i'd have noticed if i was getting more bites in an area post - lemon.Oh Canada, merci pour la livraison! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #25 April 22, 2008 Quotedoes the lemon repel future bugs or does it act as a flavor enhancer The lemon combines with the salt in your sweat. You then drink enough tequilla to set your BAC at 2.8 or better. The bugs are easier to swat when they're drunk.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
