Natural Remedies for Mosquito Bites
By Milton the Mosquito
July 2015
Oh The Bumps We Create!
Marnie was telling me that she had a show at Maple Grove Pool the other day and was getting so many mosquito ‘bumps’ – Marnie and I know how to make mosquito bumps FUN in our song Oh The Bump but sometimes they can get a bit itchy. Here’s a few quick tips to prevent the bumps in the beginning or to relieve yourself from ‘itching like the blazes’.
What Mosquito's Like:
- Standing Water! Remove any standing water from your yard
- The Night! Me and my mosquito friends like to go out at night between dusk and dawn – best to stay indoors or cover up.
- Long Dry Grass! Avoid it or wear long pants
What Mosquito's Don't Like:
- Catnip – Make your cat happy and drive us away
- Citronella – please buy the pure citronella from a health food store
- Garlic – We’re kind of like vampires – we won’t come near you if you eat LOTS of garlic
- Lavender – If you are out at night, put lavender and coconut or almond oil in a pot or diffuser, it will keep us at bay.
- I also watched this video on Youtube. You can make a natural repellent with a lime and cloves. I haven’t tried it myself, but it’s all natural and looks like it would keep me and my friends away.
How to STOP the Itch:
- A dampened green tea bag that has been in the refrigerator
- An oatmeal bath
- Put a band aid on it to remind you not to scratch
Have a great summer everyone! I hope to see you at a Music with Marnie Concert Soon. Until then, feel free to visit me on Marnie’s Video Page.
Xoxo Milton The Mosquito
