How should I treat insect bites? Do home remedies work? | Cameron Webb

There is surprisingly little formal research into how best to deal with bug bites and stings but there are some things that might help

It's the holidays and we're spending more time outdoors. This means we're exposed to the more annoying and painful aspects of summer - insect bites and stings.

There are plenty of products at the local pharmacy to treat these. Some treat the initial bite or sting, others the itchy aftermath.