Disclosure: This is not a compensated or sponsored post. I was provided the product for review purposes only. All opinions expressed here are my own.

During the Spring and Summer, it seems that I always attract mosquitoes and get bitten. I have tried numerous ointments, creams. and sprays on these bites to stop the itching; nothing worked. I was so grateful when I was introduced to Bite-Away. I also got a chance to attend a virtual Fireside Chat talking about going outside and mosquitos.

What makes Bite Away special?

Bite Away does not work with chemicals so it could be even used during pregnancy, by kids and by people who are suffering from allergies. The tip of the Bite Away device has a ceramic surface, and you just place it on top of the mosquito bite, click a button, and the device does its job almost instantly. It fights off the itch and the swelling by heating up to  and neutralizes any venoms that would cause an itch, primarily being histamine.

The hot surface of the Bite Away pen could be considered as unpleasant or even painful, but it needs to be done only for a couple of seconds and will not damage the skin beyond that brief moment, unlike scratching the itch. The Bite Away pen has two buttons from which one will heat up the tip for three seconds, for kids and sensitive people, and the other switch will heat the tip up for six seconds, for an optimal effect.

The Bite Away solution also helps after bites of other insects, stings from wasps, bees, hornets, horseflies as well as pain caused by stinging nettles or even jellyfish. It’s a portable, affordable, easy-to-operate, solution that just needs two AA batteries to work and with one pair of batteries, you get approximately 300 uses of mosquito itch relief.

Bite Away is an FDA cleared electronic medical device, used for the external treatment of bites and stings, from mosquitos, wasps, hornets, gnats, horseflies and other insects.

Excerpts from Fireside Chat

Survey Finds 3 in 5 Americans Encounter Bug Bites Most In Their Backyards 

Mosquito Bites Rank Among Top Three Reasons Preventing Americans from Spending Time Outside

The over-saturation of mosquitoes and insects outside ranked among the key barriers to spending time outdoors for U.S. residents according to a study released by MibeTec, a leading medical device company and maker of bite away®, an electronic device for the symptomatic treatment of itching, pain, and swelling caused by insect stings and bites. The national poll of 2,000 U.S. residents aimed to explore key obstacles preventing people from spending time outside was commissioned by MibeTec and conducted by Bloom Communications in collaboration with Regina Corso Consulting.

With the recent development of more Americans social distancing and staying home to slow the spread of COVID-19, the study found 3 in 5 Americans cited spending more time outdoors, and as a result, half of them reported experiencing an increase in mosquito bites. Although there has been a spike in enthusiasm for spending time outdoors, the study found the consequential itch from insect bites as a result of outdoor activity prevents 52% of U.S. residents from enjoying themselves at the beach, lake, and/or pool as often as they would like.

“As people adjust to different conditions for socializing, and more time at home, MibeTec is committed to making the outdoors a pleasurable, accessible experience for everyone,” said Michael Pratt, head of Americas, MibeTec U.S.  “With options for instant relief and treatment, fear of insect bites and stings should not prevent Americans from enjoying fresh air, outdoor exercise, or responsible picnics with loved ones,” added Pratt.

It’s not just outdoor recreational activities that Americans are avoiding because of foreseeable insect bite symptoms. Survey results show the itch from mosquito bites prevents 58% of people from enjoying picnics and outdoor dining at their preferred frequency. Additionally, almost half of Americans reported the anticipation of itchiness caused by mosquito bites prevents them from exercising outdoors as often as they’d like.

The survey results indicate the symptoms of insect bites and stings create apprehension around spending time outdoors. Over half of Americans say they encounter the most insect disturbances in their backyards (59%). Other locations don’t provide much of an escape, as Americans further reveal frustrations with insect bites while hiking (32%), at the lake (32%), and at the beach (14%).

MibeTec invited organizations focused on increasing access to nature and outdoor experiences to share perspectives on study findings:

“As an organization dedicated to expanding access to nature, we welcome MibeTec’s efforts to explore new research focused on outdoor experience, something we live and breathe every day,” said Robert Albini, senior program director of YMCA Camp Moody. “With the highly anticipated launch of Camp Moody’s outdoor programming for families this month, we’re eager to deepen our understanding of reasons why people may or may not be inclined to get outdoors so we can remove as many barriers as possible.”

“Spending time outdoors in nature isn’t just good for the body and soul—it’s also essential for the mind, and it’s good to have this data and pulse on how people feel about obstacles,” said Anna Sharratt, executive director of Free Forest School. “Research shows unstructured nature play nurtures cognitive, physical, and social emotional development—particularly important in the first five years of life, when the majority of brain development occurs. With this in mind, Free Forest School works to create nature play opportunities for kids of all backgrounds and abilities by building supportive communities and empowering parents and caregivers to access nearby nature.”

“Findings from the MibeTec study echo what we’ve seen in our experience, that people may tend to avoid the outdoors if they see it as a place of discomfort and the unknown. At Musa Masala, part of our goal is to prepare people for having fun outdoors by helping them choose the appropriate training, equipment, and place to go that is suitable for their comfort and experience level,” said Michael McLaughlin, wilderness medicine emergency medical technician and president of Musa Masala. “Awareness of the special conditions one may encounter is key to having a safe, successful adventure—that awareness includes climate, culture of the area, terrain, possible animal interactions, including mosquitoes, bees, ants, and bringing appropriate medications to treat possible issues.”

Additional Key Survey Findings:

• Types of Mosquito People: Almost half of Americans feel slightly annoyed by mosquito bites (47%), while 23% of people identify as mosquito magnets, 16% fancy themselves avid indoor people, and a fortunate 14% consider themselves human mosquito repellers.

• Significant Barriers to Spending Time Outdoors: Mosquitos and other insects are the greatest controllable barrier to time spent outdoors for Americans (37%) following people who cited high temperatures (51%) and rainy conditions (44%) as the top obstacle to getting outside.

• Sting and Bite Rankings: Mosquito bites take the cake as having the most aggravating symptoms at 63%, followed by bees and wasps at 47%. Having a smaller impact on Americans, 19% cite ants as the most aggravating bite or sting, followed by fleas (17%), no-see-ums (13%),, and chiggers (13%).

To view the results of the study*,  “Outdoor Perspectives: Exploring Barriers to Getting Outside,” visit: https://tinyurl.com/ydymp3fh

*Please cite the above research as the “Outdoor Perspectives: Exploring Barriers to Getting Outside,” survey commissioned by MibeTec.