Only about one percent of all the bugs zapped by these zappers are mosquitoes. Other bugs, such as moths, are actually attracted to them so, even though it may be reassuring to hear the crackle of a flying fiend being fried, bug zappers often increase the number of bugs in the area. No matter what you do, it's almost a sure thing that you will be bitten by a mosquito once in a while. Scratching an itchy bite really doesn't help, and if you scratch hard enough to break the skin you can get an infection. Washing the bite with soap and water, then applying calamine lotion or a paste made of baking soda and water may also help.
Some people claim that baking-soda toothpaste helps tame the itch.
Finally, scientists have found that some people become less sensitive to mosquito bites when they are bitten a lot, so maybe a bunch of bites will eventually keep the itches away. Woodall Publications Corp. All copy and images.