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    Bug Bites

    I just got eaten alive at an event this past weekend by chiggers and misquitos and spiders you name it (apparently I dug my rifle pit in their home). SO far none of my anti itch stuff is working, what have any of you dont in the past thats an effective way of getting rid of the itch from the bug bites!


    Mike Kirby
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    Re: Bug Bites

    Baking soda made into a paste. Oil of Clove works as well.
    Dusty Lind
    Running Discharge Mess
    Texas Rifles
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    • #3
      Re: Bug Bites

      Benadryl or a generic house brand is the best way to dry them up and make them go away. NOTICE: I'm not doctor, take any OTC drug at your own risk.


      Here is a period repellant. Use caution and the SEARCH Button.

      Authentic Campaigner
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      Last edited by Vuhginyuh; 07-13-2004, 10:25 AM.
      B. G. Beall (Long Gone)

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      • #4
        Re: Bug Bites

        I tried the baking soda one....cause thats what I had at my disposal and so far its working...messy but working. Also has anyone ever tried the B1 Vitamin I heard its supposed to be a good bug repelent. Like it makes ur skin smell bad to the bugs or something.

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        • #5
          Re: Bug Bites

          This topic is discussed here about every 3 months it seems like..... ( Boring)

          Use the search button, and maybe you'll find your answer.
          [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

          Aaron Schwieterman
          Cincinnati

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          • #6
            Re: Bug Bites

            Originally posted by kirby64
            what have any of you dont in the past thats an effective way of getting rid of the itch from the bug bites!

            Not sleeping in infested rifle pits is a start....

            Smoke alot...
            Ryan B.Weddle

            7th New York State Militia

            "Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes" - Henry David Thoreau

            "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country."
            – George Washington , 1789

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            • #7
              Re: Bug Bites

              Clear nail polish works just fine. Don't confuse it with nail polish remover, especially in sensitive regions.

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              • #8
                Re: Bug Bites

                This works for bee stings, might work for bites, but unsented meat tenderizer. You mix it with water and into a paste, then place it on the Sting/bite area, though when I've have seen it used it was only right after a bee sting, not something that happened a few days ago. Also the tenderizer is a white powder, not a southwest spice mixed in, though it may smell good it won't work well. :wink_smil

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                • #9
                  Re: Bug Bites

                  I have found army issue bug repellant (bought at local surplus) works great-one dot and all the bugs are gone.

                  Ashley Umstead

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                  • #10
                    Re: Bug Bites

                    I agree use the search option. I made a period salve and it works! Bully, Cpl Dan Morgan 10thVA(IVR)

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                    • #11
                      Re: Bug Bites

                      Take 2 garlic tablets a day for a week prior to an event and you won't have any problems.

                      Regards,
                      Jim Butler
                      The SRR
                      Jim Butler

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