$10.95

An easy-to-use suction tool, the BUG BITE thing Removal Tool painlessly extracts insect saliva from under the skin to alleviate the pain, itching and swelling that occurs with bites or stings.

Color: White
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Features

  • When you remove the irritant, the body stops producing the reaction that causes the itching and swelling
  • Unlike topical creams and ointments, the problem is eliminated, not masked
  • Kid-friendly—no cream, no chemicals
  • Reusable, compact and lightweight
  • Suitable for use on splinters, as well as bites and stings caused by mosquitoes, bees, wasps, ants, biting flies and more

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Technical Specs

Best Use

Emergency Preparedness

Camping

Dimensions

7 x 3.5 x 1.3 inches

Weight

3.17 ounces

Reviews
31 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars

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19 out of 20 (95%) reviewers recommend this product

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John
Chicago
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

The thing WORKS!

5 years ago

I saw this on TikTok and was skeptical because I am a mosquito magnet. I took it with me to RMNP and let me tell you it WORKS!!! I have no idea why it's taken this long to find this but now I take it with me anytime I may be bit. You just place it over the bite after you get bit and suction it up and wait 20 seconds and repeat that process twice more. It stops the itching, the swelling goes away and the next day it's just a small red harmless bump. I've been telling everyone about it. I also was stung by a sweat bee and this worked perfectly for that to stop the pain as well. Buy this and you will be amazed at how well it works!

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product

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Ally
San Diego, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Can't do summer without it!

5 years ago

I am extremely extremely sensitive to mosquito bites, and apparently they find me extremely delicious. My whole calf swelled up last year from a few closely spaced bites. This works best with fresh bites, but also provides tremendous relief for older bites too. I just got bit on my arm last night, and typically this would result in a welt the size of a quarter. I used the Bug Bite Thing, and all I can see is a tiny welt today- and it doesn't itch! I'm so thankful for this simple but extremely effective gadget. We brought it with us last year while camping in Oregon during one of the worst mosquito seasons they've had in ages, could not have survived without it!

Yes , I recommend this product

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Ellie
Washington
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

My Favorite Piece of Gear

4 years ago

This has to be my new favorite piece of gear! I bought this back during the winter and almost forgot I had it until I did some yard work and realized how many bug bites I got. I gave it a try and was surprised at how effective it was! You can literally see the "bug saliva" be lifted from the bite and the itch-relief is almost instant. I keep it in my backpacking first aid kit for the inevitable bug bite encounter on the trail and I will definitely continue using it around the house as needed. If you tend to be more sensitive to bug bites and will itch away at your skin because of them, I 100% recommend this little thing.

Age:18–24
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Anna
San Diego, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Actually works

3 years ago

I don't know if this sucks poison out or what (somehow I have my doubts), but I will say that it does stop the itching on bites. It works best if you use it as soon as you find the bite, but it also works on old bites too. Mosquitoes love me, and I get a lot of bites on my feet/ankles and this thing helps a lot. If I just use it, often it will provide relief for an hour or two and then it'll itch again, but if I use the anti itch cream it'll take care of it. I sometimes have trouble getting suction on parts of my feet where it's a lot of bone/tendon, but usually can make it work

Age:25–34
Yes , I recommend this product

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DL2021
LA, CA
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Simple, but Effective!

3 years ago

I have to say, I was at first, a bit skeptical. I thought, what the heck - try it. It took maybe a few week (after buying it) to finally get bit twice my a mosquito that left a couple of dime sized welts. I itched them initially not knowing what they were until I saw the welts. I grabbed this gadget and plungered them 2 or 3 times for 15 seconds each time. They stopped itching immediately and the welts went down. Hours later, no more itching! This things works! Just remember to keep it handy. I used this about 10 minutes after I first noticed the bites.

Yes , I recommend this product

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Cali dude
Cali
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Works every time!!

5 years ago

This thing is amazing the bug bite thing works every single time I get a mosquito bite I use the suction two times to three times for 20 seconds all the poison comes up to the top and it stops itching this is saved me so many nights as we have a lot of mosquitoes this year I’m gonna buy one for every person in my family and more for me so I have it if anything happens to mine. This is a true winner

Age:35–44
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CFM
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

It's works! I love it.

1 year ago

This works! I am buying four more as gifts. The instructions say use it immediately after bug bite, and I used it each time at first detection of bug bite itch and it totally stopped the itching 100%. Once I felt a bug bite itch during a bike tour and didn't have the chance to stop for at least 30 minutes or more, and that time it didn't work. My experience is that you don't need to use it immediately (you might not notice that bug bit you) but when you do notice, don't wait too long. I love this apparatus and show it off to everyone. :-D

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Micah S
Desert Southwest
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

It worked for me

4 years ago

I’ve used it a couple of times now. All the bites were mosquito bites. I used it once the bites started itching, not right afterwards as I never actually feel the mosquito bite me. The product reduced the itching fully in most of the bites, and seemed to reduce the itching by 70% in others.

Age:35–44
Yes , I recommend this product

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Christine
Texas
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

It really works

5 years ago

I use this product everytime I get a bug bite. It takes the itch away immediately!!! Don't ask me how it works but it is amazing!!! It is worth every penny.

Yes , I recommend this product
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Mimi3838
Indiana
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

It works!!

4 years ago

I used it for the first time today. OMG!!! It really works! I've tried everything. I am serious, you need one of these. Kudos to the inventor!

Age:55–64
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