Shoppers are racing to get their hands on a clever travel gadget that will instantly stop the itch and soothe itchiness.
The “easy-to-use” device can be bought on Amazon for just under £10 and is perfect for jetsetters travelling to tropical climates.
Getting bitten repeatedly by itchy bugs while on vacation can make anyone feel bad.
According to the online retailer, “Bug Bite Thing” is a suction device that can effectively remove insect saliva and venom from under the skin, preventing itchy bites.
They claim it can be used on stings and bites from mosquitoes, bees, wasps, ants and other insects that leave irritants behind.
Shoppers have left rave reviews about the product on Amazon, with over half giving it five stars.
One person said: “This is a really handy little gadget.”
“I used it on mosquito bites and it really reduced the itching.”
“I’ve used it on fresh and some food that’s a few days old and it worked perfectly on both,” added another shopper.
“It doesn’t itch, the bites just get a little red until they heal.”
A third commented: “Love this, probably one of the best things I’ve ever bought.”
The device claims to eliminate the pain, swelling and stinging caused by insect bites.
No additional creams or chemicals are used and it is recommended to apply it immediately after the sting.
Users can flip the device over to expose the smaller side and treat hard-to-reach areas like fingers and toes.
Travelers should wash the detachable tip on the other side between uses to get the most out of the gadget.
However, make sure you don’t get the rest of the device wet to avoid losing the suction mechanism.
The popular product claims to also be useful for removing splinters, thorns and bee stings.
Bug Bite Things advises users not to use the suction device on the face or neck due to the high risk of leaving marks in sensitive areas.
Not everyone who bought the gadget was impressed with it.
“Unfortunately it didn’t work at all. Very poor quality product. I recommend not wasting your money,” wrote one disgruntled customer.
Another added: “Be careful when using this, if you use it for more than 5 seconds you could end up with some nasty bruising (like a kiss mark!).”
“Plus, you’ll have large bruises for a long time afterwards.
“I’m not impressed. In fact, I think it’s quite dangerous.”
This comes after a “magic device” was hailed as eliminating one of the few downsides to holiday travel.
Now scientists have discovered why some people are more attracted to mosquitoes.
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The device is intended to provide relief to those bitten by applying heat to the affected area.
The user heats the device and places it on the area to be chewed for a few seconds.
It uses heat to relieve pain at the sting site, is chemical-free and will not irritate the skin.
It has two different settings and is suitable for children and adults.
There are also settings for sensitive skin and general use.
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