TherapikŪ

The underlying principle of heat treatment is that the venom of a wide range of insects is thermolabile, meaning the venom is neutralized by heat. The temperature has to be fairly high, 120° to 140°F (50° to 60°C), and since the venom is not at the surface, this means getting the skin surface as hot as you can bear to generate the necessary heat at depth. The Therapik works like a charm.

It is most effective on fresh bites (the venom has not invaded the tissue very far), but removes itchiness from even day-old bites. It takes up to 60 seconds per bite.

It is effective against the venom of bees, hornets, wasps, mosquitoes, blackflies, ants, jellyfish, fleas, ticks and even stinging nettle. Not recommended for the non-thermolabile venom of spiders, scorpions or snakes.

Uses a single 9V alkaline battery (not included). We offer a battery for your convenience, but suggest you purchase one locally.