Take the Itch Out of Bug BitesSummer's unwelcome guests include: fleas, mosquitoes, gnats, fire ants, wasps, bees, and ticks. It's humans versus bugs and, unfortunately, most of the time we lose. Though the bug bite itself is usually not painful, the body's inflammatory reaction may cause pain, itching, redness, and swelling. Try these all-natural remedies for a quick anti-itch fix: