I welt horribly and it drove me crazy until, in desperation, I tried antiseptic mouthwash - like Listerine or any cheap store brand version of it. Not only does it immediately stop the itching, but the welt invariably disappears in a matter of minutes. I saw in your last issue that someone had a tip for getting rid of roaches. Well, I have a way that you can repel them so that you won't have infestation or re-infestation after having gotten rid of them. It was on the news here about a month or so ago.
Roaches absolutely hate catnip.
You can use it to repel them. Also, catnip is harmless to humans, so those who have children don't have to worry about poison. Simply sprinkle it around corners in your basement and any discreet nooks in your home. Obviously you don't want people seeing catnip all over your carpets. Also, use it outside the house.