Live Self Sufficient

While tending our gardens or working outdoors this summer most of us will unfortunately be bitten by an insect. These insect bites can be extremely annoying thanks to the itch that they produce. Luckily, there are natural ways to eliminate the itch of insect bites.

As part of the self sufficient lifestyle, it is important to learn how to take care of simple things like itchy insect bites. It is also important to learn inexpensive ways to care for these common problems. This article accomplishes both objectives by using household ingredients to relieve the itching while also saving you money.

All you really need to eliminate the itch is baking soda and soapy water. The first thing you need to do is examine the bite. If you see a stinger, grab tweezers and carefully ease it from your skin. If you do not see a stringer, take a piece of paper and slowly run it over the bite. This will remove the small stingers that you might not be able to see.

Once your bite is free of itchy stingers, wash it vigorously with soap and water so it does not become infected. Dry the area well with a clean cotton cloth. Take about a teaspoon of baking soda and add a small amount of water to it and mix the ingredients together. Keep adding water until you have created a paste. Cover the insect bite with the paste and allow it to dry.

As the baking soda paste dries, it will slowly pull the venom out of the insect bite. The venom is what typically causes insect bites to itch. Repeat as necessary!

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