Bug Bites? Tape Will Fix It?

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Bug Bites? Tape Will Fix It?

_{Started by Dan , author of Dad Does} _{6/27/2012 7:35:14 AM}

I hate bugs. I hate bugs. I HATE BUGS. Do you know the only thing I hate more than bugs? Bugs that bite! We have a great conversation going on about how to keep bugs away, but wanted to talk about a weird tip I just heard for post bug bite...

A friend told me if you put a piece of tape on the bug bite, it cuts off oxygen to the bite and it stops itching very quickly. Sounds a little strange to me. Has anyone tried this? Does it work? Isn't our blood oxygenated and therefore what does the tape really do? Anyway, this guy swears by it - just wondering if anyone else has tried this method.

Thanks!

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Reply by Sheri

_{author of Brand Ambassador, Mom Blogger, PR Friendly, Family, Travel, Food, Fashion} _{6/27/2012 7:37:23 AM}

Interesting. I will have to give it a try.

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Reply by Tiffany

_{author of A Little Campy} _{6/27/2012 9:49:07 AM}

I have never heard of using tape on a bug bite. To relieve the itching from bug bites (red bugs, mosquitoes,etc...), I soak in a warm bath mixed with baking soda. This is especially helpful when you have a lot of bug bites.

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Reply by The Happy Housewife

_{author of The Happy Housewife} _{6/27/2012 2:02:04 PM}

Hmmm. I'm not sure about that one Dan. How about you get some bug bites this weekend and give it a try.

I'll just use bug spray and save the tape for wrapping gifts.

Toni

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Reply by Tonya

_{author of The Traveling Praters —} _{6/28/2012 7:38:40 AM}

I've never tried tape but I always pack a bottle of Tea Tree Oil when we're camping. It soothes bug bites.

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Reply by David

_{6/28/2012 2:04:47 PM}

Sending son out to get bitten as soon as he gets off of work...tee hee

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