The Most Helpful Essential Oils for Bug Bites

Bug Bites got you down? Learn about the helpful essential oils for bug bites, and you will get relief in no time!

There is one in every crowd.

You know the person I’m talking about. The one standing by the grill swatting at the air like a maniac while everyone else enjoys casual conversation.

That person is usually me.

Since childhood, bugs have always been attracted to me. Growing up in Florida, I could play outside with friends, and they would all come in bite-free while I would be covered in itchy red welts.

Why Do Some People Get Bitten By Bugs More Often?

Studies show that your kairomones – the odors your body produces – influence how attractive you are to bugs. According to Missy Henriksen, the vice president of public affairs for the National Pest Management Association, “Humans can’t detect these scents, but mosquitoes can identify them from 50 meters away.”

Other factors that can influence how attractive you are to mosquitoes, gnats and other biting flies include how much heat your skin gives off and how much carbon dioxide you exhale. This explains why I tend to get bitten even more when I am workout out outside.

Men tend to attract bugs more than women because they unleash more heat, however very often their body hair will deter the bugs, and they will move to smoother skin. In other words, your husband could actually be the one attracting the bugs, but you are the one getting bitten.

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Essential Oils for Insect Bites and Stings

The best oils for bites and stings are:

Essential Oils for Bug Bites – Adults

Ingredients

24 drops lavender
24 drops peppermint
2 oz carrier oil
2 oz witch hazel

Directions

Add oils to a four-ounce oil safe spray bottle. Add carrier oil and fill the remainder of the bottle with witch hazel. Shake well and spray affected area.

Essential Oils for Bug Bites – Kids

Ingredients

24 drops tea tree
2 oz carrier oil
2 oz witch hazel

Directions

Add oils to a four-ounce oil safe spray bottle. Add carrier oil and fill the remainder of the bottle with witch hazel. Shake well and spray affected area.

Other Natural Remedies for Bug Bites:

Tamanu Oil – Helps to relieve swelling and kill bacteria.
Manuka Honey – Helps to soothe skin and moisturize. It is naturally antibacterial.
Arnica – Relieves pain and helps to speed healing.
Green Tea or Peppermint Tea – Try placing a cool, wet tea bag on the bite to ease swelling.
Turmeric – Turmeric is antimicrobial. Try mixing it with a carrier oil to form a paste and applying it to the affected area.is one