Treat Bug Bites Checklist
By Lauren Meir / May 21, 2019 / 37 tasks
Treat Bug Bites Checklist
- This seems pretty basic but it's been known to work.
- Whether or not this drains the poison is dubious, but it can alleviate itching temporarily.
- The green gel is not just for sunburns. Try it on your bug bites and ease the itch.
- Allow to dry and then wipe off.
- Beware, though, that if you scratch the bite before applying an after-bite solution, it may sting a little.
- Itching will only make it worse!
- Apply ice to the bite in 15-minute intervals, several times a day or until pain and itching subsides.
- If you break the skin, you can cause scarring or infection.
- Use a credit card to gently lift it from the sting.
- Apply an ice bag or cubes of ice to the sting in 10-minute intervals.
- Apply as often as needed.
- For the first few days, apply ice every 20 minutes. Apply enough ice as to where it's uncomfortable. Extreme cold will slow the venom from spreading.
- If you see it still around, make sure it's dead!
- You should keep the tick in the jar for at least 3 months, in case you develop any symptoms of disease.
- Bring the preserved tick with you for testing.
It's bug season, which unfortunately means a higher instance of bites and stings from not-so-friendly critters. Our Treat Bug Bites Checklist is a good guide for spotting and easing your itches and pains. Treat bites quickly and find relief fast!
