Home Yard Amazon Shoppers Swear By This $10 Gadget to Soothe Itchy Mosquito Bites Because no pesky little critter is gonna keep us from enjoying our Southern summers. By Marisa Spyker Marisa Spyker Marisa Spyker is the Senior Writer at Southern Living, where she enjoys dabbling in stories throughout the magazine, from gorgeous home features to profiles of the South's creatives. Prior to joining the team in 2019, Marisa was an editor at Coastal Living, coastalliving.com, and Luxe Interiors + Design. Her career spans nearly 15 years, much of which has been spent staring at photos of pretty homes and gleaning inspiration for her next beach vacation.While born and raised in South Florida and a proud University of Florida alum (Go Gators!), she currently lives with her husband and two daughters in Santa Cruz, California. She can often be found schooling West Coasters on the joys of Southern charm and Key Lime Pie. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on July 20, 2022 Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Khara Scheppmann has 12 years of marketing and advertising experience, including proofreading and fact-checking. She previously worked at one of the largest advertising agencies in the southwest. brand's fact checking process Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. When you live in the South, summertime is synonymous with a slew of well-loved traditions. There are backyard picnics, drive-in movies, tomato sandwiches served lakeside, and sweet tea sipped on Grandma's porch. And then there's the inevitable wrench that gets thrown into each of these alfresco situations: the mosquitoes. As unwelcome as these pesky party guests are, their presence is practically a summertime tradition in itself. And every Southerner has found their own way of coping. (Are you a sprayer, a swatter, or proud wearer of the world's best mosquito-repellent pants?) globalmoments/Getty Images While we might employ our best prevention efforts, there are always the rogue biters that somehow break through. And that's where this highly rated gadget comes in. The aptly named "Bug Bite Thing" is a quirky itch-relieving tool that uses suction to work its magic rather than creams or chemicals (Buy It: $10, amazon.com). According to the brand, the handheld accessory works by extracting the venom left behind by an insect, which is what causes skin irritation. Courtesy of Amazon If you're skeptical, take it from the product's 7,800 Amazon reviews, some of which are titled "Simply, Literally Life-Changing," "Holy Moly This Works!" and "Weird, but Helpful." As one buyer commented, "I was a huge skeptic…but it provides instant relief that no pill, cream, or injection ever has achieved for me." Many reviewers point out that the itch-battling tool is a cure for much more than mosquito bites. Some found success alleviating pain and discomfort from bee and wasp stings, ant bites, and spider bites. And one claims the Bug Bite Thing can potentially solve some skincare woes as well. "This thing will clean your pores too!" reads the review. (Though she advises against using the suction tool on delicate facial skin, as it tends to leave red marks.) While the Bug Bite Thing is a great tool to keep around the house, several reviewers commented that they've bought multiple ones to keep in cars, purses, and luggage so they're never without it—particularly since the tool works best when used immediately after the bite, per the brand. Want to give this miracle mosquito bite worker a try? Buy the Bug Bite Thing on Amazon for $10 here or, even better, a two-pack for $19. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit