Insect Bite Relief

[lostagain]

Has anyone had any experience of these..http://www.amazon.co.uk/Click-Insect-Bite-Relief/dp/B000KHTEMI

No matter how much repellant used, there's always one of the little critters get through. £6 is bit much for a plastic thing that goes click if it doesn't work so I wondered of anyone has used these before and how effective they are.

 

[bartjeuh200]

I have used a similar device before, but it didn't do that much for me. Unfortunatly.

 

[scanker]

I have one and have found it to work really well.

 

[BorderReiver]

It's a pietzo-electric thingy that generates a few thousand volts and stuns the nerve endings in the skin around the bite.

It works for me by clicking furiously for several seconds and repeating when the itch returns.

Some form of antihistamine creme works better IMO.

 

[Chainsaw]

I used one of these recently, or rather my sister in law used one on me Worked pretty well for a couple of midgie bites on the inside of my wrist, were itching like crazy then after a few clicks round about, nothing. Itch didn't really return but these things usually clear up quite quickly on me.

I'm going to get one... soon

Alan

 

[ganstey]

Whilst in Norway a couple of weeks ago, I got bitten by a Horsefly, which drew blood A friend told my to put loads of spit on it. I was skeptical, but tried it anyway - and it works. Instantly stopped the itching and pain. A couple more applications of spit, and it disappeared except for a small scar. I did the same on another bite on my elbow from an unknown assailant, and had similar results. It appears to be important to apply the spit as soon as you've been bitten. I usually swell up like I've got boils when I get bitten.

Cheapest treatment I've found, and I always have it with me


G

 

[hiraeth]

I have had one for two years now and find it works well.

 

[lostagain]

Thanks for the advice. Cream / potions I'll use then forget to replace. Spit! will give it a go next time. As I have always been a sucker for a gadget, ordered mine a few mins ago. I can clip it to my rucksac and forget about it until needed.

Now, just summon the bravery to go out and sacrifice my left arm in the name of research !!!