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title: Natural Relief for Bug Bites
date: 2013-07-16T14:20:09Z
modified: 2013-07-16T14:20:09Z
permalink: "https://elizabethyarnell.com/natural-relief-for-bug-bites/"
type: post
status: publish
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wpid: 3367
categories:
  - Living Naturally
  - Natural Remedies
tags:
  - baking soda
  - insect bite remedies
  - mosquito bites
author: Elizabeth
---

We were deep in the Rockies this weekend and I can report that the mosquito population up there is thriving. Luckily we knew about using baking soda to relieve bug bites.![aluminum-free baking soda](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71kFs0z6JPL._SL1500_.jpg)

While our [natural bug repellent](http://elizabethyarnell.com/effortlesseating/2013/07/a-natural-deet-free-insect-repellent-that-works/ "DEET-free natural insect repellent") worked amazingly well, each of us came away with a bite or two. Our mountain host mixed together a paste of baking soda and water to apply to the itchy bites. As the paste dried, the itchiness receded. Aaahhhhh…. relief!

If you don’t have baking soda around there are a couple other commonly found items that can be applied to help dry up and relieve the discomfort of bug bites:

1\. mud

2\. toothpaste (not gel)

3\. Pepto Bismol