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Mosquito Bite Treatments That Really Work

When mosquitoes bite, they leave behind a red, swollen, painful, or itchy welt. What you may not know is that the reason this happens is because mosquitoes actually inject saliva as they suck your blood. Your skin is basically reacting to this foreign material. Some people aren’t really bothered by mosquito bites, while others experience extreme reactions. The best thing to do, no matter your sensitivity, is to treat a mosquito bite immediately to decrease any potential discomfort. Don’t worry though, treating mosquito bites at home is easy.

Easy Home Remedies for Itchy Mosquito Bites

Avoiding mosquitoes isn’t easy in South Florida, and you’re bound to encounter these blood-thirsty insects sooner or later. If you’re bitten by mosquitoes, you’ll likely notice the area start to swell over a short period of time. When the itching starts, it can be downright miserable. Never scratch mosquito bites because it can cause infections. You can always buy an anti-itch cream, or, you can try one of these easy DIY mosquito bite remedies:

Ice Mosquito Bite Treatment

Wash the bite and area around it with mild soap and cool water.
Apply an ice pack for 10 minutes to reduce swelling and itching.
Reapply the ice pack as needed.

Baking Soda Anti-Itch Paste

In a small bowl, combine 1 TBSP of baking soda and enough water to create a paste.
Apply baking soda and water mixture to the mosquito bite.
Baking soda helps reduce the itch response.

Soothe Mosquito Bites with Oatmeal

Apply a paste of oatmeal and water to affected areas for 10 minutes.
Rinse the oatmeal off with cool water.
For multiple bites, soak in an oatmeal bath for itch relief.

Honey as a Mosquito Bite Remedy

Honey contains anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties making a perfect remedy.
Apply a dot of honey to your mosquito bites for fast itch relief.
You’ll want to be mindful, however, as the honey will be sticky and potentially messy.

Apple Cider Vinegar Mosquito Bite Treatment

Apple cider vinegar helps disinfect your skin while eliminating that itchy feeling.
Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and dab it onto mosquito bites to reduce itching.
Need more relief? Soak a cloth with equal parts cool water and ACV and apply as needed.

An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Million Mosquito Bite Remedies

There is absolutely nothing pleasant about being harassed and bitten by mosquitoes. In fact, it can be dangerous. Mosquitoes are known to carry a variety of diseases they can pass to humans such as Zika Virus and Dengue Fever. They’re also capable of passing heartworms to your beloved pets.

You don’t want to spray dangerous chemicals where people and pets play, but what can you do? Stop mosquitoes before they bite with a Mosquito Misting System from SWAT Mosquito systems. Our exclusive mosquito misting systems used plant-based ingredients to repel mosquitoes 24/7/365. Contact us today for a free consultation so you can rest easy knowing your family is safe and the mosquitoes are under control.

Get a Free Mosquito Misting System Estimate Today

Don’t suffer from an invasion during mosquito season in Florida, contact the mosquito control experts at SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ today or give us a call at 1-866-900-SWAT to schedule an appointment We’ll be happy to inspect your property and work up an estimate for a custom mosquito misting system. You can rest assured that your family is protected from harmful mosquitoes without exposing them to dangerous chemicals found in many mosquito repellents.

ABOUT SWAT MOSQUITO SYSTEMS®️

SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ specializes in providing the most effective solutions to manage flying, biting insects such as mosquitoes, no-see-ums, flies, fleas, ticks, and more. Your system will be custom designed to meet the unique needs of your residential or commercial property. Once our premium system is installed, it sprays a fine mist that immediately creates an insect-free zone, allowing you, your family, your guests, and your customers to fully enjoy the beautiful outdoor lifestyle.

Nature in Your Classroom: Class vs. Pesky Bug Bites

Summer quickly turned into fall, but the learning landscape still differs depending on your location in 2021. It is becoming more common for areas of education to return to the classroom full-time, others to remain virtual, while others use hybrid learning to provide the best of both worlds. By integrating nature into the curriculum, some educators are discovering that they can breathe new life into learning.

In addition to peaking your students’ interest, teaching in nature also brings the opportunity to end the day covered in bug bites. Here are some ways to combat bug bites when teaching outside.

Make a Plan

You should plan your lessons according to Mother Nature’s calendar. Mosquitoes are often attracted to areas where it is raining heavily or high humidity. Early in the morning and late in the afternoon have been observed to be the busiest times for biting flies. A tall grassy area with a lot of thick vegetation is more likely to have ticks.

Keeping students focused on the lesson rather than pesky insects may be easier with an understanding of the types of environments that nuisance insects prefer.

Get ready for the day

You should let parents know that you intend to spend some time outdoors and suggest they prepare their child with a repellant registered with the EPA. Furthermore, parents can dress their children in insect-repellent clothing in addition to repellant. Any products that contain DEET are the most effective in combating mosquito bites.

Those who prefer more natural repellents may wish to wear essential oils. Mosquitoes do not like the scent of lavender, peppermint, or eucalyptus, which is attractive to humans but not mosquitoes.

Adapt to Your Environment

By protecting yourself from the elements, you will be able to focus on learning. Choose a location that is shaded – whether it’s by trees or by the shadow of your school. You should also consider taking measures to prevent your outdoor classroom from becoming a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

However, you can keep it simple in your outdoor classroom:

Ensure that your outdoor spaces don’t have standing water.
Grass clippings, leaves, firewood, and grass cuttings should be removed from your lawn.
Make sure to turn over items with the potential to hold water, like portable sandboxes, plastic toys, or birdbaths.

In the event that your students thrive in an outdoor setting and you want to continue to provide them with this alternative educational experience, contact SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ and talk about the possibility of having our system at your facility.

Is it a Mosquito or No-See-Um Bite? How to Tell the Difference

No-See-Um (Midge) bites vs Mosquito bites

You might call it the battle of the bugs and their bites. We’re talking about two of the most annoying flying insects: mosquitoes and no-see-ums. You would think by now, the mosquitoes would be gone, but not so fast. It seems that mosquito “season” is year-round. And now pesky no-see-ums have joined forces with them, creating havoc on our outdoor activities. And their bites—oh, their bites. But whose bite is it? SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ has some answers. Check out our guide below that will help you differentiate between gnat (midge) bites vs mosquito bites once and for all.

Mosquito Bites Sting

Sometimes you can feel a mosquito biting you. There will be a stinging sensation. But other times you don’t feel anything at all, and they take off before you get a chance to swat them. It quickly becomes obvious that you’ve been attacked. The bite mark will swell, turn a bit red, and begin to itch, all of which are normal. Fortunately, this lasts just a couple of days, especially if you don’t continue to scratch it. The reaction to a mosquito bite is somewhat more pronounced, for children and people with compromised immune systems. Some people are allergic to bug bites. If you experience flu-like symptoms, be sure to see a doctor, to rule out the possibility of an insect-related infection, because, after all, mosquitoes can carry disease.

Ways to Treat Mosquito Bites

There are a number of options for treating mosquito bites, both traditional and non-traditional. For starters, you can apply ice, wash the area with soap and warm water, apply rubbing alcohol, apply an ice pack, and use over-the-counter pain relievers, topical anti-itch medications, and antihistamines to control pain and itching.

They’re called No-See-Um for Good Reason

No-see-um is a nickname, which fits them perfectly. That’s because they’re so small – only 0.03 inches long. It’s very difficult to see them. Their small size allows them to get through screens on windows, doors – and yes, your lanai. Also referred to as biting gnats or biting midges, they’re actually smaller than fleas. They are bugs that look like mosquitoes, they’re also blood-suckers. Only the females bite, and they also prefer to hang out during early mornings and evenings.

No-See-Um Bites Can Really Hurt

But when turning to their bite – OUCH! Their bite hurts much worse than a mosquito bite, due to their saw-like teeth. Oh, you’ll definitely feel their bite, except you won’t know what’s biting you, because they’re so small. But again, there will be pain. What does a no-see-um bit look like? Pain aside, it could take hours to even days before you’ll notice no-see-um bite symptoms, clusters of red dots, or large red welts on your skin that these biting gnats leave behind. These welts can extend up to 2 inches in diameter.

Ways to Treat No-See-Um Bites

Treating no-see-um bites is similar to the mosquito protocol: wash the bite area with soap and warm water, apply rubbing alcohol, use over-the-counter products, and by all means, try not to scratch the itch. If it gets worse, see a doctor.

Plan of Attack: Natural Pest Control Products

We can help you lay out a plan of attack for mosquito and no-see-um prevention, with our mosquito control products used in our misting systems. We most commonly use pyrethrum, which is derived from chrysanthemum flowers. It’s among the most widely used botanical mosquito and no-see-um control products. Plus, it’s biodegradable.

We also use Zero-Bite, a botanical insect repellent, and offer rosemary oil-based products, with EcoSmart Botanicals™, which is USDA National Organic Program Compliant. Rosemary, a natural bug repellent has been used for centuries to keep mosquitoes and other pests away.

Our custom-designed mosquito control misting system will keep annoying flying bugs away for a long time. Once installed, you can set our misting system to activate 3 – 4 times a day for anywhere from 20 – 45 seconds.

Call Us and Take Control of Mosquitoes and No-See-Ums

Contact SWAT Mosquito Systems®️ at 1-866-900-SWAT (7928) to schedule an appointment for a free estimate on our mosquito mist system. We have a location near you. We hope you learned something new from our guide. Here’s to staying bug bite-free!