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AutumnMist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:08 PM Original message |
Arghhhh! Mosquito Bites! What Do You Do For Them? |
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NMDemDist2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:10 PM Response to Original message |
1. here's a few tips |
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CottonBear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
2. After Bite: it is ammonia in a natural oil base. Comes in a pen stick. |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:49 PM Response to Reply #2 |
42. Afterbite is a wonder remedy. |
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IndyOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:13 PM Response to Original message |
3. Meat tenderizer. |
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Mist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:16 PM Response to Reply #3 |
4. Good to know--I'm a mosquito magnet too. I've found tenderizer works |
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Jazzgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:44 PM Response to Reply #3 |
27. What kind of meat tenderizer?? |
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grasswire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
5. does aloe vera work on insect bites? |
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KC21304 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
6. Grab a bar of soap, wet one end, and smear over bite. nt |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
7. Prevention is worth a pound of cures, although alcohol and |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:27 PM Response to Reply #7 |
19. yep n/t |
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SpiralHawk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
8. Try smearing a thick coat of bear grease from head to toe |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:23 PM Response to Reply #8 |
14. It'll keep the mosquitos off all right |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:26 PM Response to Reply #8 |
17. LMAO |
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IndyOp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:27 PM Response to Reply #8 |
20. Right. How do the bears feel about this mosquite bite prevention method? |
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Samantha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
9. Same here -- get Avon Skin So Soft |
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TriSec (191 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:24 PM Response to Reply #9 |
15. Nope, sorry. |
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benddem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:21 PM Response to Original message |
10. usually |
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kineneb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
11. wierd suggestion |
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Tierra_y_Libertad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
12. A warm wet teabag. |
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TriSec (191 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:22 PM Response to Original message |
13. I second the after-bite. |
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Boo Boo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
16. Histamine blockers. The itchy swelling of a mosquito bite is an allergic |
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Scout1071 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:20 PM Response to Reply #16 |
38. Agree above and below. Hydrocortosone and Benadryl. |
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demosincebirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:26 PM Response to Original message |
18. Hydrocortisone cream should help. A little dab'll do ya. |
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sweetheart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:28 PM Response to Original message |
21. Don't be there |
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janx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:32 PM Response to Original message |
22. Protect yourself before you are bitten. |
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AutumnMist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:41 PM Response to Reply #22 |
25. I Am in Ohio |
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MissB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
23. I use StingStop |
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janx (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:38 PM Response to Reply #23 |
24. One of the main ingredients is WHAT? |
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MissB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:42 PM Response to Reply #24 |
26. Stinging nettles (Urtica Dioica) |
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AutumnMist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:45 PM Response to Original message |
28. Thank You Everyone! I am writing this stuff down! |
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W_HAMILTON (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 08:45 PM Response to Original message |
29. I've been using OFF! |
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DELUSIONAL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:35 PM Response to Reply #29 |
40. Spraying "Off" on the bites also helps |
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tabatha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
30. Eucalyptus oil |
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lastknowngood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:01 PM Response to Original message |
31. Hit your left thumb with a hammer. You will forget about the bites. |
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AutumnMist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:08 PM Response to Reply #31 |
33. Broken Thumb Bones |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:02 PM Response to Original message |
32. don't scratch them |
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AutumnMist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:26 PM Response to Reply #32 |
39. True |
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HawkerHurricane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
34. Stand in the swamp around sunset. |
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CatholicEdHead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
35. If there is a army surplus store nearby |
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LeftHander (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:17 PM Response to Original message |
36. baking soda rubbed with drop or two of water....nt |
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C_U_L8R (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:18 PM Response to Original message |
37. B-Complex Works |
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Probing (3 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
41. I simply ignore them |
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1monster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
43. diphenhydromine hcl ... it comes in a bite stick, a cream, a spay, |
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tinfoilinfor2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 10:48 PM Response to Original message |
44. In the situation where you have none of the above with you, this works: |
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eppur_se_muova (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-08-06 11:45 PM Response to Original message |
45. I seem to recall oatmeal in water is supposed to provide relief. |
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CC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-09-06 02:09 AM Response to Original message |
46. Household ammonia in warm water |
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LibertyLover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-09-06 08:25 AM Response to Reply #46 |
50. I second the ammonia - |
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shanine (322 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-09-06 04:52 AM Response to Original message |
47. make an aspirin paste n/t |
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ScreamingMeemie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-09-06 04:54 AM Response to Original message |
48. Benadryl spray...or even the liquid medicine in a pinch and garlic |
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Robeson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-09-06 04:56 AM Response to Original message |
49. Solarcaine works great on bites. Especially if you get to them.... |
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Beausoir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-09-06 09:10 AM Response to Original message |
51. Son is allergic to mosquitos. His eyes swell shut. Get Benadryl Gel. |
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