Insect Bites-what To Use-natural Alt Please

an59

I lived in Cyprus and nothing could stop those mossies biting me.I tried eating Garlic too,as "they hate the smell" -nope that didn't work for me either.Splashed on Lemon cologne-no that failed. Tried those battery operated machines too that you can carry around with you. The noise was irritating and I still got bitten.i must admit that the tablets you heat up did a bit to help but the smell was vile. Just buy a big mossie net and hide under it.If you're lucky you'll escape with a nights sleep!

fiscalfreckles

stefejb wrote: »

I've heard that avon's skin so soft body oil is a good repellent! i use tea tree or lavender oil to take the itch away

The Avon dry oil body spray IS a good repellent - but make sure you get the one in a turquoise bottle, it used to be called "woodland fresh" but I'm not sure if it still is?

It works because it contains Citranellol, a natural, lemon scented repellent (the same stuff they put in garden candles!), so check the ingredients of other toiletries too, it is sometimes in shampoo etc.(e.g. Head & Shoulders). I try and make sure I use as many products containing it on holiday as possible.

Another thing that is supposed to work is eating Marmite, just a little bit in the morning, as this permeates the skin and also acts as a repellent.

I'm afraid I can't really help with treatments, as I usually have an allergic reaction to bites and nothing but antihistamines will work for me. Aloe Vera gel does help soothe a bit though.

noonesperfect

Neem 40 Genie stick is good.

The size of a lipstick and is entirely natural. It can be used for bites, stings, grazes and all sorts of other nasties.

Multi purpose and very gentle.

BAGGY

take vitamin b tablets (not sure which vit b though - same as marmite contains). Same idea as eating Marmite but if you don't like it a healthy alternative. I scratch like crazy when bitten and have found that after bite stick is good but must be full of chemicals as it smells like floor cleaner.

belfastgirl23

Another avon fan here. Although it's a pig to clean the bath oil off the bath after use but feels like a treat rather than an insecticide....the spray idea is a good one btw

Savvy_Sue

toomuchmess wrote: »

Hi my DD tends to get bitten and i don't like the idea of puting chemicals on.
Anyway she is going away soon with school :eek: and i wanted to give her something natural that she can easily apply to prevent and something to stop the itching if she does get bitten.

Luckily they don't like me,so i have no idea what to use.
Does anyone out there have any reccomendations
thanks

Check that the school are happy for her to have something she can put on herself - I know when mine have been away with school they have been very strict about what the children can keep with them, what MUST be handed in, and what staff will be able to administer.

I believe some trips have suggested that insect repellent is taken, but I don't recall them asking for anything to soothe bites.

I've had a little 'clicker' thing which works reasonably on some kinds of bites - but TBH it may depend what's likely to bite her! Bees and wasps need different traditional remedies, for example, neither of which is particularly easy to carry around 'just in case' on a school trip.

RoseFairy

BAGGY wrote: »

take vitamin b tablets (not sure which vit b though - same as marmite contains). Same idea as eating Marmite but if you don't like it a healthy alternative. I scratch like crazy when bitten and have found that after bite stick is good but must be full of chemicals as it smells like floor cleaner.

i think this one is Thaimin or B1. but is usually better for adults than kids - ie vit over dose etc.

i am already here abroad and i bought Dr Johnson insect repellant spray and gel from Body Care. not sure how 'natural' it is but i was looking for citronella in the ingredients. i am applying just before sunset - which is when 'they' like to come out. here since sunday and so far so good. DD1 not bitten.. however i forgot poor dd2 yesterday and she has been bitten at least 6 times. so im glad with the spray. yet to try gel ....

fifitrix123

Tiger Balm is a good way to get rid of the bites, you can buy it in poundland, but don't get it near eyes as it is strong!!!

chrissie55

Vinegar applied to bites takes away the itching for hours.