those insect bite clicker things...

woodlouse · Aug 16th, 2005, 20:04

anyone had any experience of those clicker things that stop insect bites itching?
I don't expect I'll be hanging around swampy places before I go, so won't be able to see how effective it is.

Judi · Aug 16th, 2005, 20:17

Yes. The clicker hurts too (only briefly, I must say) and although it seemed to give instant relief the itching soon came back!

I've just started to use Anthisan and it's brilliant. Instant end to itching - and it doesn't return.

bijapuri · Aug 16th, 2005, 22:00

"woodlouse" are u an insect counteragent??

No more bug tips 4u!!!

Nick-H · Aug 16th, 2005, 23:53

The clicky thing is as good as scratching, without causing the inflamation. It's worth having. Get the bigger one; it works better.

Another gadget: Aspiven. It is like a reverse syringe. You put it over the bite, push down the plunger and it sucks.

Boots (UK pharmacy chain) sell it for £15 or something. The 99p shop has a cheap imitation on sale at the moment ...for 99p!

Anders · Aug 17th, 2005, 00:51

What is this "clicky thing"? Never heard of it before.

Nick-H · Aug 17th, 2005, 03:11

See this link here

charlotte · Aug 17th, 2005, 03:54

Bought my "clikki" thing is Asda in the UK for about £5 approx 4 years ago and would not be without it. Not only for mossies (I do not let them bite me - take megga precautions) but for the insect that sprays their stuff on you that gives a big bleb - give it 5 clicks and the pain goes away - honestly.
I have one that I wear in a little bag - round my neck - like a necklace.
Would not be without it. People have laughed at me when I have used it but then used it on them and they are suprised.
Just like the clikkie gas lighter but in a smaller form.
I live in Spain and use another one there for the same "blebby" insects.

Also have one of the plungers - the belt and bracers girl I am.

Nick-H · Aug 17th, 2005, 05:31

I bought a thing that heats the bite, I forget the name now, something like a theramin (yes, I know; that is an electronic musican instrument...), therapik? maybe. ANyway, I heard about it here on IM, and being a glutton for gadgets...

It does sometimes work quite well, although it can turn the bite into a blister (overuse, maybe) but I found holding a hot glass of tea against the bite to be almost as good.

By the way: small gadget that emits a high pitched noise that is supposed to repel mossies: completely, utterly useless

woodlouse · Aug 17th, 2005, 23:10

thanks for your feedback. I'll spare a precious couple of cm's in my pack to include it!
my friends said I could always use it to gain friends? not sure what kind of people that would work on!

he he - counter agent - sometimes I forget what I am

Aug 16th, 2005, 20:04	#1
woodlouse firefly lovers club Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 82	those insect bite clicker things... anyone had any experience of those clicker things that stop insect bites itching? I don't expect I'll be hanging around swampy places before I go, so won't be able to see how effective it is.

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	The clicky thing is as good as scratching, without causing the inflamation. It's worth having. Get the bigger one; it works better. Another gadget: Aspiven. It is like a reverse syringe. You put it over the bite, push down the plunger and it sucks. Boots (UK pharmacy chain) sell it for £15 or something. The 99p shop has a cheap imitation on sale at the moment ...for 99p! __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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Aug 16th, 2005, 20:17	#2
Judi Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: England Posts: 458	Yes. The clicker hurts too (only briefly, I must say) and although it seemed to give instant relief the itching soon came back! I've just started to use Anthisan and it's brilliant. Instant end to itching - and it doesn't return.

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	See this link here

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charlotte Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 119	Bought my "clikki" thing is Asda in the UK for about £5 approx 4 years ago and would not be without it. Not only for mossies (I do not let them bite me - take megga precautions) but for the insect that sprays their stuff on you that gives a big bleb - give it 5 clicks and the pain goes away - honestly. I have one that I wear in a little bag - round my neck - like a necklace. Would not be without it. People have laughed at me when I have used it but then used it on them and they are suprised. Just like the clikkie gas lighter but in a smaller form. I live in Spain and use another one there for the same "blebby" insects. Also have one of the plungers - the belt and bracers girl I am.

Aug 17th, 2005, 05:31	#8
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	I bought a thing that heats the bite, I forget the name now, something like a theramin (yes, I know; that is an electronic musican instrument...), therapik? maybe. ANyway, I heard about it here on IM, and being a glutton for gadgets... It does sometimes work quite well, although it can turn the bite into a blister (overuse, maybe) but I found holding a hot glass of tea against the bite to be almost as good. By the way: small gadget that emits a high pitched noise that is supposed to repel mossies: completely, utterly useless

Aug 17th, 2005, 23:10	#9
woodlouse firefly lovers club Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: UK Posts: 82	thanks for your feedback. I'll spare a precious couple of cm's in my pack to include it! my friends said I could always use it to gain friends? not sure what kind of people that would work on! he he - counter agent - sometimes I forget what I am

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