I've found the same sort of thing works for poison ivy rash (except I run the hottest water I can stand over the rash).

white vinegar

aldolph's meat tenderizer works well on bites and stings...

I use hot vinegar on everything else.

Skim milk dabbed on poison ivy not only helps with the itching but it speeds up healing. Dab it often.
Leubafr

Raw onions rubbed into skeeter bites makes them gow away. Also basil leaves help take the itch out; plus they smell better than the onions.

My son says Mom's kisses seem to work. Good for boo-boo's too.

For mosquito and blackfly bites I use household ammonia. It works, just be patient. Try to not scratch too much before the ammonia goes on - otherwise you will scream.

There is a product called "Itch Eraser"- the main ingredient is ammonia as listed above. It really works, you can buy it at Academy. It's comes in a container that looks like an inkpen.

I soak in some baking soda and warm water. That works great for fire ant bites, and hornet or bee stings! Pulls out the poison.

I also put Ambesol on the bites; esp. for mosquito bites. It takes ALL the feeling out of them.

Ambesol worked great for my dog when she had a couple hot spots. The vet approved the idea and started telling other patients. Great when you can't make it to the vet that day. Because they will chew themselves raw. :(

Jewelweed cream for Poison ivy..not a bite, but itchy

I've also heard that regular dish soap, full strength on fire ant bites. Since i have picked up that bit of information, i have not had the opportunity to try it (yet- it's only a matter of time however). But i will also remember the baking soda, just in case!

I seem to be a itchy bug biters magnet. Even in weather when no mosquitoes are generally complained about....YEP, that one rogue demom skitter finds me!! Two of my three daughters also inherited this problem. I have to spray the 7 yr. olds clothing before bed and again for the day!! As for taking away the itch----I thought I had exhausted every available avenue. Alas, hot as you can stand it water. Wash clothe or right in the water stream. Depending on where your bite is. I use the microwave to keep reheating the damp/wet compress so I can do it more then once on my tough itiches. Last summer I scored 25 bits from the waist up in 15 min with a shirt and deets on. Help!!

Mylanta on rashes
bleach dabbed on bites
ammonia dabbed on bites
aloe vera gel on either

JoyW

A wet tea-bag put on a bee-sting works great. It is the tannic acid in the tea that instantly dulls the pain. Unfortunately, as soon as the bag is removed the pain returns, but as long as it is secured in place it works.

I suspect the effect would be the same for itchy-ness.

I use an ice cube on mosquito bites! Works for me!

Vinegar or ammonia are good for itchy bites/rashes. They seem to neutralize the toxin that causes the itch.

When my BF had poison ivy he would use a blow dryer as hot as he could stand it. It releases the histamines. Also dabbing on bleach(it doesn't sting) and then rinsing off well works. Robin

I get bites behind the knees that swell to almost palm-size and itch like hell. I've found that rubbing gels for pain relief, like Blue Ice (used for sore muscles, backache, sprains, arthritic/rheumatic pain, etc.) when rubbed around the bite area helps soothe the itch when the heat kicks in. it may be worth a try, I find it works well for me and is long lasting as well.

Our recent issue of Parents magazine recommends stick deodorant for mosquito bites. My daughter gets rather large welts from mosquito bites and I tried the deod treatment. The swelling went down drastically after one application, and the itching disappeared. Only drawback...she didn't like the scent. Guess I'll use mom's stuff next time that smells pretty.

I see this is an old post but I have to add. I have suffered, yes suffered with bug bites for years and have found to my delight a 'cure'

The hair dryer. It does work. I cannot vouch for how your husband will feel, being woken up at 3am with the blow dryer going beside the bed, but after 20 seconds of that the itch is gone. Better he is a little stirred than you scratching for hours.

I only found this a month ago but myself and young son have been delighted with the results.

Good luck.

Poison Ivy and other rashes: Homeopathic remedy Rhus Tox 6X-30C strengths. Works like magic.

Fire Ants: Lightly dab bleach on bites and rinse off after a minute or two. You will get no reaction what-so-ever from the bites/stings they produce. Dilute to 20% for children and do not use on very young children or anyone with sensitive skin.

i read somewhere that impatients were good for bug bites. not sure how you use them though.

next time you are stung by ants, smear the "Secret" (solid regular white) deodorant on.....within seconds, the itchy burn stops!

benadryl.

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Colloidal silver - takes away the itch, reduces the swelling.

Try toothpaste - it does really work!!! Just a little dab will do.

Yup, I know this is gross but if you put some syliva on your finger and hold it against you itchy bite, it takes the itch away!

I use "After Bite" it contains ammonia too. Its also pretty cheap. around 2 to 3 dollars and it works immediately.

Ok I know this sounds strange but it REALLY works!!!!! If u take a lighter and hold it as close to your skin as possible for as long as you can take it it'll make the itch go away!:) trust me just try it it REALLY works

Tea tree oil works great. Just dab some on and the itch disappears, then the redness does too. I am allergic and this worked instantly for me.