When Kelley Higney moved to South Florida from San Diego, she had to deal with a big problem that had never really been a concern before – mosquitoes.
She had instantly become the perfect target for mosquitoes, and it was ruining her time enjoying the outdoors. “If I am standing in a group with 20 other people, I am the one that gets bit 10 times while no one else gets a single bite,” said Higney, a resident of The Acreage. “My bites would turn into golf-ball-sized welts, and I would have maddening itching for days.”
What complicated her situation was learning that her first-born daughter would soon face the same fate when it came to mosquito bites.
“I felt helpless not being able to give her relief. The creams would burn her freshly scratched bites, and I knew that one bite for her would turn into days of pain and discomfort,” Higney said.
After trying every over-the-counter product, oil and other remedy, she discovered a solution that she calls the “Bug Bite Thing.”
“It’s a suction tool that removes insect saliva/venom to instantly stop the pain and itching from bug bites and stings,” she said. “When you remove the irritant, your body stops producing the reaction that is causing you to itch and swell. You are eliminating the problem versus masking it with topical creams.”
The Bug Bite Thing fits in the palm of your hand, is all-natural and reusable. You put the plastic suction tool over the bite, pull up on the handles, and the mosquito saliva is suctioned into the removeable cap that can be taken off and cleaned. The cap also reverses for smaller bites. The product is clinically proven and kid friendly. It works on mosquitoes, bees, wasps, ants and other biting insects.
Since launching, the Bug Bite Thing has already won a Family Choice Award, which recognizes the best in children and parenting products, and is being field tested by major retailers.
Due to the rapid growth, Higney’s home has now been turned into a makeshift warehouse.
“Someone will use the product and get relief, then tell three more people about it. It just keeps growing,” she said. “I have a packing station in my kitchen! It makes me so happy that it is becoming a game-changer for so many people like it was for me.”
It can be purchased at www.bugbitething.com for under $10 or in select stores.
“I am definitely a mom on a mission,” she said. “If you suffer, please try it. Put aside the skepticism and give it a chance. I offer a 100 percent money back guarantee, so there is no risk. I just want people and children who suffer to get relief.”
