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= Bug Bite Thing =

Bug Bite Thing is a suction tool that extracts irritants (saliva/venom) from underneath the skin and can be used on both insect bites or stings. Removing the irritant alleviates the pain, itching, stinging and/or swelling associated with bug bites or stings. It is ranked #1 Best Seller on Amazon in Insect Bite Relief Category and has received numerous product and company awards. The company received national attention in 2019 when Founder & CEO, Kelley Higney, and her mother Ellen McAlister appeared on ABC's Shark Tank, and accepted inventor and entrepreneur Lori Greiner’s Golden Ticket offer.

History
In 2013, Founder & CEO Kelley Higney and her family relocated to South Florida from Southern California. Kelley was unprepared for how mosquitoes would impact her family’s quality of life. Her daughter suffered from constant mosquito bites and frequently developed the bacterial skin infection cellulitis. After many failed attempts using creams and trying home remedies, Kelley discovered a little-known tool that uses suction to help remove insect saliva/venom from underneath the skin. She was amazed to find that the product worked and also offered instant relief.

Since creating her company Bug Bite Thing in 2017, Kelley has been a "Mom on a Mission." She is passionate about offering the world an effective, chemical-free solution for insect bite relief, and increasing awareness of the thousands of chemicals approved for use in personal care products used on children in the United States. In 2021, Bug Bite Thing began actively supporting the Cancer Free Economy’s Childhood Cancer Prevention Initiative. The group focuses on the production and use of safer materials and products and those which don’t cause cancer or other illnesses in children. In addition, the organization supports developing and advancing public policies that regulate toxic chemicals.

Bug Bite Thing gained nationwide recognition in October 2019 when Kelley and her mother appeared on ABC’s hit show, "Shark Tank." All the Sharks were biting with offers to invest in the business, but it was Lori Greiner’s Golden Ticket offer that secured the partnership. In April 2021, Kelley and her mother returned to "Shark Tank." This time, they shared details on the company transformation into a multi-million dollar enterprise following their first appearance on the show. Bug Bite Thing is Amazon’s #1 selling product for insect bite relief with more than 32,000 positive reviews.

In the United States, Bug Bite Thing can be found in over 25,000 retail stores nationwide, including CVS, Home Depot, Lowe’s and Target. Internationally, the company is represented in 25 countries, with online stores going live in Mexico, India and Taiwan in Spring 2021.

Clinical trials
In 2019, Bug Bite Thing employed the help of Poseidon Sciences R&D to hold clinical trials to test the efficacy of the suction tool as it pertained to mosquito bites. The test examined both males and females, ranging in age from 3 to 61."“The results clearly demonstrated that the “Bug Bite Thing” is an effective device to eliminate the itch associated with the bite of the mosquito, Culex quinquefasciatus. The effect is rapid and the relief can be felt as early as 1 minute after the use of the device. By 10 minutes, the vast majority of the volunteers felt no itching sensation...The “Bug Bite Thing” is a revolutionary, safe and simple, nonchemical method to relieve the itch and inflammation associated with mosquito bites.”"

Philanthropy
Based in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Bug Bite Thing remains appreciative of its roots and gives back by donating and volunteering at important local nonprofits. In January 2021, the company made a $10,000 donation to Treasure Coast Food Bank, a member of Feeding America.

Awards
2021 BIG Innovation Award Winning Product

2021 National Parenting Product Award

2021 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval

2021 Mom’s Choice Award

2020 Stevie Awards for Women in Business – Bronze Stevie for Company of the Year – Consumer Products

2020 Consumer World Awards – 2020 Winner – Consumer Product of the Year

2020 Best in Biz Award – Gold – Most Innovative Product of the Year – Consumer Products

2020 Silver Stevie for Fastest Growing Company of the Year