Thank you! Bottom line up front: it's placebo. Suction does not stop histamine released from cellular processes. The itching sensation is similar to pain (physiological speaking)...so it is HIGHLY controlled by placebo, which you suggested it may be.
I have one and it's great!!! I have stayed up many sleepless nights itching with no relief, I get up, use the bug bite thing and I can actually see the clear liquid that came out afterward no more itching, well worth the money.
Not sure where to start with this but will give it my best. Number one, I explain in the video why it might relieve itching in some people. Number two, the clear liquid if later in the night is most likely lymph, fluid from subcutaneous tissue from your histamine response NOT mosquito saliva. The amount of saliva that is expressed by a mosquito is less than one mm. So good luck. Glad it works for you.
@@SurviveOutdoors My daughter loves the damned thing. She gets bitten (Minnesotan here) she uses it, it doesn't itch, she's happy. I mean, I don't know what to say. Personally I use the backpack Thermocell Mosquite Repeller and avoid the bites altogether, but if you tried to take away the girls' Bug Bite Thing I think they'd probably fight you and win. Heh.
I’ve found it helpful for years. I should’ve known better but used it on my cheek last night. They don’t recommend use on face or neck which I forgot. I have a huge bruise on my cheek now.
Thank you for looking at this scientifically. The first thing I thought when I saw this advertised was the old snake but kits that were so popular years ago until it was disproved
I take high dose liposomal Vitamin C for health and nutrition benefits (aging, gums, immune, metabolis, etc). It also is a natural anti-histamine. I no longer have nearly the same bad reactions anymore as I used to have. Bee, wasp, fleas, allergies
@@KAZPERFOX Pill just bc it's more convenient. I use Moxyvites brand they use organic cherries, rose hips, camu camu etc. I personally take 5-6g daily but take the amount that works for you. Humans, fruit bats, couple of other species can no long produce our own Vitamin C. We must get it from the diet. Goats for example is the king for making their own Vita C. They hardly ever fall ill and have robust immune coincidentally
Maybe it works better on some people than others, or it is the placebo effect. Everyone I know who’s used one seems to swear by it, but in my experience it’s just a great way to instantly inflame and infect your bug bites
I have not tried Heroin, or close to 200,000 prescription drugs either. I can still tell you side effects, efficacy and potential problems. Have not used a snake bite kit but can tell you with one hundred percent certainty suction does not work for snake bites. Good luck.
@@SurviveOutdoors Yeah yeah, I saw you use heroin as a bs argument in another comment. That's not a valid argument - that's strawmanning. You cannot use an ingestable highly addictive drug and compare it to something that has 0 ingredients in it that isn't even used for the same outcome or treatment. But let's use a different drug as an example, let's use an anti depressant. It won't work for everybody, but it will work for some people. Does that mean it doesn't work? It seems to me you have a very ignorant way of thinking, and for whatever reason hate a product without any real reason or solid argument behind it. Many people have had relief because of it, just because it doesn't work for you (which, you never even tested), doesn't mean it does not work. "Hey! I never had cancer or tried chemotherapy, but I can gurantee you it's snake oil and doesn't work!"
I would use any brand with Picaridin. I believe Cutter makes one. IMO better than DEET. Apply about every four hours. If out in dawn or dusk hours they have clothes impregnated with Deet also. Deet not very effective for Dengue but still has some benefit.
Sawyer also has a line of Picaridin repellents(aerosol, pump spray, and lotion). I Know Target has carried it in the past along with a local hardware store chain. I swear by the stuff now, after accidentally discovering an old spray can with picaridin and how well it worked(that brand discontinued that picaridin can though).
Your video says it is a review.... you need to use the product for it to be a review. Sorry sir but this is an opinion video. Just saying. Anyway, have you gotten to use this yet? What is your thoughts after giving it an honest chance?
I do not have to take morphine to know and instruct people the results. I have used suction devices as I discuss. Sorry with this item, use of the plastic item and knowing the physiology of bites and reactions no need to use directly.
I suspect that the reason why there’s so many positive responses is a misunderstanding/placebo effect. Desperate people wanting some sort of relief and seeing any effect as possibly good.
I can actually SEE the saliva when I use mine, AND, the "bump" from itching is also gone. I wonder if he was holding down on the actual tube so that a seal can be created.Hmmm
This seemed like a very biased review. How are you even going to test it out without a bug bite lol? I've been using the tool for years, and it's actually changed my life since I suffer from skeeter syndrome. Here are some tips for you since my husband has hairy arms, and you can't get the best suction on a hairy arm unless you wet your hair a little. My mother, who's in her 70's uses the tool, and she only pulls the handles until you feel a suction. I feel like if you use the tool correctly, you'll have great results, just like my family and me. I think you should actually do your research instead of trying to put down this product that's obviously helped so many. By the way, your comment of not knowing that the reviews are fake or not is very ignorant because, with a 4 star and 33k reviews on amazon, they would've definitely been suspended. Of course the tool isn't going to prevent a disease lol they even say that it doesn't. So do you think putting a Band-Aid on a deep wound is the same as stitches lol. DO YOUR RESEARCH!!!
You are cleay very passionate. Glad it worked for you. I specifically state that if it works and there are pos reviews I explain how it might work and get relief. Comparing a band aid to an extractor to remove mosquito saliva.....well I have no response to that. Again glad it works for your family. Still cannot support it. Ty for the passionate response.
@@SurviveOutdoors LOL I wasn't comparing the band aid to the extractor. How are you going to review something that you didn't even use properly? You didn't even use it on a bug bite. You tested the suction on you hairy arm that's it lol.
Lmao I have addressed that issue in the comments. I do not have try meds, or snake bite kits to review. Common sense, research . Feel free to read my other comments. Ty for your opinion. Much appreciated.
@@SurviveOutdoors it's not that hard to be bitten by a mosquito to test properly! Take one for the team and get bit and then test to see if your "common sense " is accurate!
I don't remember ever asking for respect of my opinion. Never tested many pharmaceuticals but can draw a legitimate conclusion on side effects and interaction with others meds. I specifically state the jury is still out.
@@SurviveOutdoors you stated your opinion for others to hear so that implies that you are expecting somebody to process that information and do something with it. But that will only happen if they respect your opinion. All I'm saying is that it seems to me that you have not made a very strong case here. I'm not trying to troll you or ruffle any feathers. But can you at least test the product that you are reviewing? This seems like a pretty obvious thing to do.
@@ChiefSupreme6803 my point is simple. I do not need to test a suction device for venom which mosquitos do not have. I do not need to get snake bit to test sawyer test kit as the countless peer review articles clearly show it does not work. I do not need to test this device as I explained how it might work through physiology of histamine. No ...I do not need to test this. Second, there a ton of people, instructors who I do not respect but I value their opinion as they are more knowledgeable on a topic than I. Thanks for the discussion. Hope this helps you in my position.
Thank you! Bottom line up front: it's placebo.
Suction does not stop histamine released from cellular processes. The itching sensation is similar to pain (physiological speaking)...so it is HIGHLY controlled by placebo, which you suggested it may be.
Ty..much appreciated
It is not a placebo. I can attest to it.
I have one and it's great!!! I have stayed up many sleepless nights itching with no relief, I get up, use the bug bite thing and I can actually see the clear liquid that came out afterward no more itching, well worth the money.
Not sure where to start with this but will give it my best. Number one, I explain in the video why it might relieve itching in some people. Number two, the clear liquid if later in the night is most likely lymph, fluid from subcutaneous tissue from your histamine response NOT mosquito saliva. The amount of saliva that is expressed by a mosquito is less than one mm. So good luck. Glad it works for you.
@@SurviveOutdoors My daughter loves the damned thing. She gets bitten (Minnesotan here) she uses it, it doesn't itch, she's happy. I mean, I don't know what to say. Personally I use the backpack Thermocell Mosquite Repeller and avoid the bites altogether, but if you tried to take away the girls' Bug Bite Thing I think they'd probably fight you and win. Heh.
I’ve found it helpful for years. I should’ve known better but used it on my cheek last night. They don’t recommend use on face or neck which I forgot. I have a huge bruise on my cheek now.
Yes also not a good idea if taking aspirin or blood thinners.
Good point!
Would suggest wetting the point of contact to improve the seal
Thank you for looking at this scientifically. The first thing I thought when I saw this advertised was the old snake but kits that were so popular years ago until it was disproved
Ty for the support. I do get a lot of grief for this video but had to be truthful.
I take high dose liposomal Vitamin C for health and nutrition benefits (aging, gums, immune, metabolis, etc). It also is a natural anti-histamine. I no longer have nearly the same bad reactions anymore as I used to have. Bee, wasp, fleas, allergies
Do you take a liquid or pill version?
@@KAZPERFOX Pill just bc it's more convenient. I use Moxyvites brand they use organic cherries, rose hips, camu camu etc. I personally take 5-6g daily but take the amount that works for you. Humans, fruit bats, couple of other species can no long produce our own Vitamin C. We must get it from the diet. Goats for example is the king for making their own Vita C. They hardly ever fall ill and have robust immune coincidentally
Maybe it works better on some people than others, or it is the placebo effect. Everyone I know who’s used one seems to swear by it, but in my experience it’s just a great way to instantly inflame and infect your bug bites
Finally, an honest review.
Thank you appreciate the comment.
How is it honest? He didn't even give it a chance by using it. Seems very biased to me.
I have not tried Heroin, or close to 200,000 prescription drugs either. I can still tell you side effects, efficacy and potential problems. Have not used a snake bite kit but can tell you with one hundred percent certainty suction does not work for snake bites. Good luck.
@@SurviveOutdoors Yeah yeah, I saw you use heroin as a bs argument in another comment. That's not a valid argument - that's strawmanning. You cannot use an ingestable highly addictive drug and compare it to something that has 0 ingredients in it that isn't even used for the same outcome or treatment. But let's use a different drug as an example, let's use an anti depressant. It won't work for everybody, but it will work for some people. Does that mean it doesn't work? It seems to me you have a very ignorant way of thinking, and for whatever reason hate a product without any real reason or solid argument behind it. Many people have had relief because of it, just because it doesn't work for you (which, you never even tested), doesn't mean it does not work.
"Hey! I never had cancer or tried chemotherapy, but I can gurantee you it's snake oil and doesn't work!"
I bought one for mosquito bites. Works great. Dont know why.
Check out my part 2 on this where I dive into why it works. I did a bit of a retraction.
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What do you recommend to prevent dengue fever? We're traveling to Brazil soon and there is an epidemic there
I would use any brand with Picaridin. I believe Cutter makes one. IMO better than DEET. Apply about every four hours. If out in dawn or dusk hours they have clothes impregnated with Deet also. Deet not very effective for Dengue but still has some benefit.
Sawyer also has a line of Picaridin repellents(aerosol, pump spray, and lotion). I Know Target has carried it in the past along with a local hardware store chain.
I swear by the stuff now, after accidentally discovering an old spray can with picaridin and how well it worked(that brand discontinued that picaridin can though).
Your video says it is a review.... you need to use the product for it to be a review. Sorry sir but this is an opinion video. Just saying. Anyway, have you gotten to use this yet? What is your thoughts after giving it an honest chance?
I do not have to take morphine to know and instruct people the results. I have used suction devices as I discuss. Sorry with this item, use of the plastic item and knowing the physiology of bites and reactions no need to use directly.
I suspect that the reason why there’s so many positive responses is a misunderstanding/placebo effect.
Desperate people wanting some sort of relief and seeing any effect as possibly good.
Makes total sense. Agreed.
I they many things for mosquito bites and this gear is the only one works perfect for me
I can actually SEE the saliva when I use mine, AND, the "bump" from itching is also gone. I wonder if he was holding down on the actual tube so that a seal can be created.Hmmm
I tried it on a bee sting. My bite feels better after using it.
Thanks you! This is the only review that I believe about this product!
Your welcome
This was a really interesting video,
Thank you
Glad you liked. Thank you for commenting.
It works, well. I love in NC and use it almost daily. Don’t believe anyone that tells you different.
Kind of works
Yes the reviews are real and yes it works incredibly well. You should try it again a little bit more objectively.
Thanks for sharing! We're so glad to hear that you're getting relief with Bug Bite Thing!
This seemed like a very biased review. How are you even going to test it out without a bug bite lol? I've been using the tool for years, and it's actually changed my life since I suffer from skeeter syndrome. Here are some tips for you since my husband has hairy arms, and you can't get the best suction on a hairy arm unless you wet your hair a little. My mother, who's in her 70's uses the tool, and she only pulls the handles until you feel a suction. I feel like if you use the tool correctly, you'll have great results, just like my family and me. I think you should actually do your research instead of trying to put down this product that's obviously helped so many. By the way, your comment of not knowing that the reviews are fake or not is very ignorant because, with a 4 star and 33k reviews on amazon, they would've definitely been suspended. Of course the tool isn't going to prevent a disease lol they even say that it doesn't. So do you think putting a Band-Aid on a deep wound is the same as stitches lol. DO YOUR RESEARCH!!!
You are cleay very passionate. Glad it worked for you. I specifically state that if it works and there are pos reviews I explain how it might work and get relief. Comparing a band aid to an extractor to remove mosquito saliva.....well I have no response to that. Again glad it works for your family. Still cannot support it. Ty for the passionate response.
@@SurviveOutdoors LOL I wasn't comparing the band aid to the extractor. How are you going to review something that you didn't even use properly? You didn't even use it on a bug bite. You tested the suction on you hairy arm that's it lol.
Yo solo lo quería para aliviar la picazón.
Don't review something you haven't actually tried. That's ridiculous.
Lmao I have addressed that issue in the comments. I do not have try meds, or snake bite kits to review. Common sense, research . Feel free to read my other comments. Ty for your opinion. Much appreciated.
@@SurviveOutdoors it's not that hard to be bitten by a mosquito to test properly! Take one for the team and get bit and then test to see if your "common sense " is accurate!
Your doing it backwards dipshit
Buuuut you never tested it so why should we respect your opinion?
I don't remember ever asking for respect of my opinion. Never tested many pharmaceuticals but can draw a legitimate conclusion on side effects and interaction with others meds. I specifically state the jury is still out.
@@SurviveOutdoors you stated your opinion for others to hear so that implies that you are expecting somebody to process that information and do something with it. But that will only happen if they respect your opinion. All I'm saying is that it seems to me that you have not made a very strong case here. I'm not trying to troll you or ruffle any feathers. But can you at least test the product that you are reviewing? This seems like a pretty obvious thing to do.
@@ChiefSupreme6803 my point is simple. I do not need to test a suction device for venom which mosquitos do not have. I do not need to get snake bit to test sawyer test kit as the countless peer review articles clearly show it does not work. I do not need to test this device as I explained how it might work through physiology of histamine. No ...I do not need to test this. Second, there a ton of people, instructors who I do not respect but I value their opinion as they are more knowledgeable on a topic than I. Thanks for the discussion. Hope this helps you in my position.
@@SurviveOutdoors I understand better now. I'm simply giving you feedback from the position of the average consumer of this type of product.
Got it. Good luck with it. I assume you find it helpful?