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5 Ways to Stop Mosquito Bites From Itching

Groovy Green Livin Mosquito Bites [1]

Mosquito bites are running rampant in our family. Legs, arms, and any other exposed body part- mosquitoes don’t discriminate. My ankles are under attack.

Did you know that only female mosquitoes bite? They need our human blood in order to lay their eggs.

Thankfully there are a few techniques out there that really work to take the itch out of those pesky mosquito bites.

5 Ways to Stop Mosquito Bites From Itching

Baking Soda

Mix baking soda and warm water. 

Apple Cider Vinegar

Apply apple cider vinegar to the mosquito bite.

Tea Bag

Use a cold, used tea bag for mosquito bites.

Lavender Oil

Lavender Oil kicks those itchy mosquito bites.

Toothpaste

Rub a small amount of non-gel toothpaste onto a mosquito bite. 

What’s your favorite way to treat a mosquito bite?

HERE [2] are a few more ways to treat itchy bug bites. If you’re looking for DEET-free bug repellent take a look HERE [3].Also, these 3 mosquito repelling plants [4] are good to have around.

Please note: if the bite doesn’t seem to be going away or continues to get larger please visit your doctor.

photo credit: vipin baliga [5] via photopin [6] cc [7]