Nearly everyone is sensitive to a mosquito bite. Do you agree? The warm weather and humid climate are always linked with the arrival of mosquitoes. Whether you are inside or outside these mosquitoes never forget to bite you. The good news is that you can get rid of mosquito bites with natural ingredients at home. Read this post till the end to learn 10 Effective Home Remedies to Treat Mosquito Bites Naturally.

Often mosquito bites are painless and harmless but sometimes mosquitoes carry different kinds of diseases. It can give bumps that are painful and cause itchiness. Fortunately, you can get relief from the itching, pain, and bumps, with these effective home remedies without any side effects.

Effective Home Remedies For Mosquito Bites

1. Aloe vera gel
2. Oats
3. Honey
4. Basil leaves
5. Ice
6. Green tea
7. Apple Cider Vinegar
8. Lemon juice
9. Salt
10. Essential oil (peppermint oil, tea tree oil)

Aloe vera Gel For Mosquito Bites

• Take fresh aloe vera gel.
• Scoop out its gel.
• Apply to the affected areas.
• Leave it as long as you can.
• Aloe vera gel has no side effects and people often used it as a natural moisturizer.
• Use this twice or thrice a day.

Oatmeal For Mosquito Bites

• Take a bowl.
• Add oatmeal and water to make a paste.
• Apply to the affected areas.
• Leave it for 20 minutes.
• Wash it off.
• Repeat this twice a day.

Honey For Mosquito Bites

• Take pure honey.
• Apply to the affected areas.
• Leave it for 20-25 minutes.
• Wash it off.
• You can add a few drops of lemon juice with honey for better results.

Basil Leaves Gel For Mosquito Bites

• Boil some leaves of basil leaves.
• Let It boil for some minutes.
• Switch off the flame and allow it to cool.
• Apply the basil and leave water on the affected areas.
• Repeat this twice or thrice a day.

Ice For Mosquito Bites

• Rub ice cubes on the affected areas.
• Cover the ice cube with a thin cloth before rubbing.
• Repeat this twice a day.

Green Tea For Mosquito Bites

• Take hot water and add 2 green tea bags.
• Leave it for 20 minutes.
• Soak cotton ball/pad in the green tea.
• Apply to the affected areas.
• Leave, it on, no need to wash it.
• Repeat this thrice a day.
• You can also store green tea in a spray bottle.
• Spray on the affected areas.

Pro tip:

Green tea works well as a natural toner for the face. It helps in lighten spots and reduce open pores. Spray on your face twice a day for healthy skin.

10 DIY toner

Apple Cider Vinegar For Mosquito Bites

• Mix 1 part of apple cider vinegar with 2 parts of water.
• Apply to the affected areas.
• Leave it for 20 minutes.
• Wash it off.
• If you have sensitive skin, skip this remedy.

Lemon Juice For Mosquito Bites

• Mix 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with ½ tablespoon of honey.
• Apply to the affected areas.
• Leave it for 20 minutes.
• Wash it off.
• Repeat twice a day.
• You can mix lemon juice with coconut oil.

Salt For Mosquito Bites

• Mix salt with water to make a paste.
• Add a small amount of coconut oil.
• Apply to the affected areas.
• Wash it off.

Essential Oils For Mosquito Bites

• Below are some essential oils that you can use on the affected areas by diluting them with a small amount of water.
• Tea tree, rosemary, lavender, and neem

How To Treat Mosquito Bites On Legs

You can use any of the ingredients that are mentioned above on your legs to treat mosquito bites.  

All home remedies are safe and effective for the legs too.

How To Get Rid Of Mosquito Bites On Feet

• If you have multiple bites on your feet then soak your feet in warm water for 15-20 minutes.
• Add salt to the water.
• Make a paste of baking soda and water.
• Apply on the bites.
• Leave for 20 minutes.
• Wash it off.

How To Prevent Mosquito Bites

• Dump out any standing water near your home.
• Unclog rain gutters
• Empty children’s swimming pools
• Clean birdbaths
• Empty unused containers/cans/pots.
• Wear light-colored clothing, especially outdoors
• Cover up, especially in the territory of mosquitos.
• Mix equal amounts of water and lemon juice. Apply to your face, neck, hands, and legs. This will prevent mosquito bites.
• Use mosquito repellent.

Best Homemade Mosquito Repellent

1.  Tea tree oil and coconut oil mosquito repellent
2. Neem oil and coconut oil mosquito repellent
3. Lemon eucalyptus oil mosquito repellent
4. Lemongrass oil and rosemary oil mosquito repellent

How To Make Tea Tree Oil Mosquito Repellent

• Take one spray bottle.
• Fill with distilled water 2 cups.
• Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
• Add ½ tablespoon of tea tree oil.
• Shake well.
• Homemade mosquito repellent is prepared.

How To Make Neem Oil Mosquito Repellent

• Take one spray bottle.
• Fill with distilled water 2 cups.
• Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
• Add ½ tablespoon of neem oil.
• Shake well.
• Homemade mosquito repellent is prepared.

How To Make Lemon eucalyptus Oil Mosquito Repellent

• Take one spray bottle.
• Fill with distilled water 2 cups.
• Add 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil or witch hazel.  
• Add ½ tablespoon of lemon eucalyptus oil
• Shake well.
• Homemade mosquito repellent is prepared.
• Make sure to use processed and purified lemon eucalyptus oil.

How To Make Lemon Grass Oil And Rosemary Oil Mosquito Repellent

• Take one spray bottle.
• Fill with distilled water 2 cups.
• Add ½ tablespoon of lemon grass oil and ½ tablespoon of rosemary oil.
• Add lemon juice 4-5 drops of lemon juice.
• Shake well.
• Homemade mosquito repellent is prepared.

When To Worry About A Mosquito Bite

Consult a doctor if you notice any of the following symptoms after a mosquito bite:

• a fever of 101°F (38.3°C) or higher
• A puffy and reddish bump appears right away after a bite.
• Multiple bumps appear a day or so after the bite.
• Swollen glands and other flu-like symptoms.
• A large area around the mosquito bite becomes red and swollen.
• Pain in the muscles and joints.
• Persistent headache