Its that time again...
Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:31 pm
Mosquitos.
Does anyone have any tricks to lessen the itching?
Does anyone have any tricks to lessen the itching?
Thu Jun 30, 2005 8:39 pm
Don't scratch, it only makes it worse.
This stuff seems to work really, really well:
This stuff seems to work really, really well:
Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:27 pm
No, because they don't bite me.
Just don't kill them while they are biting.
Just don't kill them while they are biting.
Thu Jun 30, 2005 9:28 pm
If it turns black, go to the doctors. You need antibiotics.
*learned a lesson last time she went to Budapest*
*learned a lesson last time she went to Budapest*
Thu Jun 30, 2005 10:05 pm
If you don't have any fancy medications when you're itching, vinegar stops the itching quite well.
Thu Jun 30, 2005 10:39 pm
Scrath it lightly once, and pour a little liquid (preferably water) over it. It makes it comfortable for a while.
Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:02 am
Ouch. Get some Benadryl gel. That stuff works wonders on all sorts of bites.
However, I suggest trying not to get bit in the first place. I would swear that I got West Nile virus after being bit by a mosquito last year. We live about a block from a mosquito-infested river and our town reported West Nile virus in some of the mosquitoes and dead birds it found last year. And, we had some really sick crows hanging out in our backyard. And, a lot of tiny mosquitoes in our yard.
I came down with something in late August that sure seemed to fit West Nile virus' symptoms. My doctor said that it was definitely some sort of virus, but couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was. He never did a blood test, however. But, I thought it sort of odd to get a virus in the heat of summer. No one else in the family got it. And, I had just been bitten a few days prior by a nasty mosquito.
Thank goodness it has been so dry this year. I hate those darned buzzing irritating nasty things. Just hearing the buzz makes me go bonkers. Because you know that even though you can't see him, he is eyeing a piece of your flesh at that very same moment.
However, I suggest trying not to get bit in the first place. I would swear that I got West Nile virus after being bit by a mosquito last year. We live about a block from a mosquito-infested river and our town reported West Nile virus in some of the mosquitoes and dead birds it found last year. And, we had some really sick crows hanging out in our backyard. And, a lot of tiny mosquitoes in our yard.
I came down with something in late August that sure seemed to fit West Nile virus' symptoms. My doctor said that it was definitely some sort of virus, but couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was. He never did a blood test, however. But, I thought it sort of odd to get a virus in the heat of summer. No one else in the family got it. And, I had just been bitten a few days prior by a nasty mosquito.
Thank goodness it has been so dry this year. I hate those darned buzzing irritating nasty things. Just hearing the buzz makes me go bonkers. Because you know that even though you can't see him, he is eyeing a piece of your flesh at that very same moment.
Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:10 am
if you have a pond or such nearby, put some washing-up liquid in it.
(assuming its not full of fish, your liable to kill them all if you do)
preferably a bio-degradable one.
kill them all at the source is my motto.
(assuming its not full of fish, your liable to kill them all if you do)
preferably a bio-degradable one.
kill them all at the source is my motto.
Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:14 am
Setekh wrote:if you have a pond or such nearby, put some washing-up liquid in it.
(assuming its not full of fish, your liable to kill them all if you do)
preferably a bio-degradable one.
kill them all at the source is my motto.
Bad idea lest an animal drink from it.
Fri Jul 01, 2005 12:21 am
hmm, a good point.
still, some of them wont do any more harm than a stomach ache (i can atest to this)
still, some of them wont do any more harm than a stomach ache (i can atest to this)
Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:34 am
If it's a pond, you shouldn't have to put anything in it, since mosquitos only breed in still, shallow water, such as a bird bath or flower pots.
For those, my mom bought this stuff at Petsmart that kills off the mosquitos up to 30 days. They were on sale for 75 cents, so she bought like 10. xD
For those, my mom bought this stuff at Petsmart that kills off the mosquitos up to 30 days. They were on sale for 75 cents, so she bought like 10. xD
Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:38 am
No, it isnt a pond, the mosquitos just like me and no one else so they all go at me and ignore the rest of my family.
Fri Jul 01, 2005 1:51 am
*takes a deep breath*
I have been bitten so many times, it's not even funny. (Camp, area of residence, etc.)
1. If you don't have anything near you, this will sounds disgusting, but lick it. Maybe wash it before you do, but lick it. Lick, suck, whatever; your saliva helps stop itching.
2. The pink stuff! Called Calamine (sp?) lotion. Think a... hm. pig. If it gets bitten by a snake, it rolls in the mud. (Or so I have heard.) As the mud dries, it contracts, thus drawing out the poison. Or something. Anyhow, besides the calamine lotion contracting (mosquito saliva is injected into your skin and makes it itch), its also anti-itch.
3. Ice/Cold stuff. A can of cold soda works. Basically numbs your skin, so you can't feel it.
4. After-bite. "The Itch-Eraser." Looks like a thick marker, found in most drug stores. If you scratched your bite open, get ready for some major pain. The cause is that 3.5% of After-Bite is ammonia. Perfectly safe. Though painful. There is After-Bite for Kids, which is supposedly pain free.
5. Mental games. Do something else, don't touch it. Eventually, it's go away.
The big NONO! Never, ever scratch it. It may open up for infections, and it worsens the itch. Why? You're spreading the saliva of the mosquito, which is what causes the bite to itch.
*takes a big gulp of air*
Just empty any sources of standing water near your home to reduce mosquitos. Just smack any you see, and don't turn on lights near open windows. It attracts all sorts of insects. Get screens for windows. Don't open the windows or doors for extended periods near or after dusk.
Hope that helps.
I have been bitten so many times, it's not even funny. (Camp, area of residence, etc.)
1. If you don't have anything near you, this will sounds disgusting, but lick it. Maybe wash it before you do, but lick it. Lick, suck, whatever; your saliva helps stop itching.
2. The pink stuff! Called Calamine (sp?) lotion. Think a... hm. pig. If it gets bitten by a snake, it rolls in the mud. (Or so I have heard.) As the mud dries, it contracts, thus drawing out the poison. Or something. Anyhow, besides the calamine lotion contracting (mosquito saliva is injected into your skin and makes it itch), its also anti-itch.
3. Ice/Cold stuff. A can of cold soda works. Basically numbs your skin, so you can't feel it.
4. After-bite. "The Itch-Eraser." Looks like a thick marker, found in most drug stores. If you scratched your bite open, get ready for some major pain. The cause is that 3.5% of After-Bite is ammonia. Perfectly safe. Though painful. There is After-Bite for Kids, which is supposedly pain free.
5. Mental games. Do something else, don't touch it. Eventually, it's go away.
The big NONO! Never, ever scratch it. It may open up for infections, and it worsens the itch. Why? You're spreading the saliva of the mosquito, which is what causes the bite to itch.
*takes a big gulp of air*
Just empty any sources of standing water near your home to reduce mosquitos. Just smack any you see, and don't turn on lights near open windows. It attracts all sorts of insects. Get screens for windows. Don't open the windows or doors for extended periods near or after dusk.
Hope that helps.
Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:13 am
If you ask me theres one way to avoid them where I live. (accually the flies are worse, but we live near a pond and whever you step outside) - do just that, avoid them. Only step outdoors when really nessierary. The other thing is become a Sith or a Wizard or something and learn the powers of chain lightening. Bugs have low hitpoints 
Fri Jul 01, 2005 2:31 am
My camp is situated on a swamp.
A SWAMP. Stupid idiots who planned for that *sigh*. Anywho, I suggest bugspray, and covering up. If it's windier out, normally bugs aren't so bad, but you should really wear at least something light over your arms and legs during high bug times.
As well, try to avoid wearing black/yellow because that attracts them. So do sweet scents like shampoo and deodorant. Try to get the most non-scented stuff you can. Trust me. It helps.
Bugs love me too. And i'm allergic to them (big ugly welts if I get bit by even mosquitos, let alone bees/wasps) so I feel your pain.
A SWAMP. Stupid idiots who planned for that *sigh*. Anywho, I suggest bugspray, and covering up. If it's windier out, normally bugs aren't so bad, but you should really wear at least something light over your arms and legs during high bug times.
As well, try to avoid wearing black/yellow because that attracts them. So do sweet scents like shampoo and deodorant. Try to get the most non-scented stuff you can. Trust me. It helps.
Bugs love me too. And i'm allergic to them (big ugly welts if I get bit by even mosquitos, let alone bees/wasps) so I feel your pain.