Wash the bite with soap and water
Apply a cold compress
Use calamine lotion
Apply hydrocortisone cream
Take an oral antihistamine
Use aloe vera gel
Apply a baking soda paste
Avoid scratching
Keep nails short
Cover the bite with a bandage
Use an ice pack for short periods
Try a colloidal oatmeal paste or bath
Apply witch hazel
Use a topical anti-itch cream
Seek medical care if the bite becomes infected or swelling is severe