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11 Genius Home Remedies for Bug BitesThis is the ultimate list of tried-and-true and non-traditional home remedies to soothe all types of insect bites |
For us, summertime is synonymous with barbeques, long nights, beach days, the brightest, punchiest shades of lipstick and breaking out our most adorable summer sundresses. For bugs, summer means one thing: dinnertime.
While all those off-the-shoulder tops and swingy skirts are cute, the last accessory you want to pair with them is a constellation of angry, red bug bites. But like the first beach day you forget to apply sunscreen, sometimes you have to get burned (or in this case, bit) before you learn your lesson.
That's why we've put together a list of the best home remedies for bug bites. These DIY bug bite remedies for every type of bite don't require heading back outside into the bug's lair, either -- you'll find most of these ingredients in your kitchen. Here's what to do once the summer swarm begins.
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While all those off-the-shoulder tops and swingy skirts are cute, the last accessory you want to pair with them is a constellation of angry, red bug bites. But like the first beach day you forget to apply sunscreen, sometimes you have to get burned (or in this case, bit) before you learn your lesson.
That's why we've put together a list of the best home remedies for bug bites. These DIY bug bite remedies for every type of bite don't require heading back outside into the bug's lair, either -- you'll find most of these ingredients in your kitchen. Here's what to do once the summer swarm begins.
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Bug Bite Remedy No. 1: Oatmeal