When a mosquito pierces your skin, it does more than cause a fleeting moment of discomfort—it sets off a chain reaction ...

Mosquito bites are the result of female mosquitoes ... Crush a garlic clove and mix with a small amount of coconut oil. Apply it to the bite and leave it on for a few minutes then rinse it off.

It can be used directly on the skin when diluted with a carrier oil like coconut oil ... as a remedy for itchy bites if you get bitten. One of the most famous natural mosquito repellents ...