- Dab a little apple cider vinegar on the affected area.
- Make a baking soda paste - one tablespoon of baking soda with a few drops of water. Apply to the bite and leave it to dry.
- Try a drop of honey on the bite - honey also has antibacterial properties.
- Hold an ice cube on the bite and it will numb the area.
- Rubbing crushed basil leaves onto the bite is said to alleviate the itch.