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
If You Like These Essential Oils for Bug Bites You May Also Like:
- DIY Bug Spray
- Natural Pest Control with Essential Oils
- DIY Bug Balm with Essential Oils (the best natural bug repellant I have tried)
- Motion Sickness Inhaler with Essential Oils
- Get in the Groove Workout Blend
This was very helpful, thanks a lot for this. I never knew there was so many options, I usually end up using one of the bug bite treatment sticks but they never really work that well so will try these next time.
Hope it works as well for you as it does us!
Thanks Wendy, for sharing this helpful piece of information about essential oils. Lavender, Tea Tree Oil, and Peppermint Oil worked well for me. I have also tried Lemon Grass for bug bites, it worked, but it is not the best essential oil for treating bug bites.