Antidote to Insect Bites

Judy Ann · 05-13-2011, 03:36 AM

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!

Grandpa · 05-13-2011, 08:08 AM

2:36 AM ? You need to go camping

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

GROUNDpounder · 05-13-2011, 12:15 PM

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

Judy Ann · 05-13-2011, 01:38 PM

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 · 05-13-2011, 02:21 PM

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 · 05-13-2011, 02:24 PM

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