Antidote to Insect Bites

[Judy Ann]

I read recently that toothpaste works on insect bites. I just got back from coastal camping in the Carolinas and between ticks, mosquitos and fire ants I had to do something....Colgate Total eliminated all itching and the swelling from the tick is diminishing after a couple of hours. Now if only I could find a cure for insomnia after getting home from a camping trip!:tinysmile_tongue_t:

 

[Grandpa]

2:36 AM ? You need to go camping

Interesting on the toothpaste. I'll have to remember that.

 

[GROUNDpounder]

Likewise on the toothpaste^ I'll make sure I reach for it next time I get eaten by a bug.

 

[Judy Ann]

No one knows if it is the mint in the toothpaste or the floride or some other ingredient. Some have claimed results from jellyfish stings and bee stings.

 

[outwest]

I know some type of TP works for bee stings but off hand I have no idea which brand it is, something they use inside the TP is what helps to get the stinger out. I have never heard of it working for other bites though.

 

[jason]

I've used mud for bee stings. I think I've heard of toothpaste, but do not remember.