As the weather warms and nature bursts to life, we inevitably enter the season of bug bites, stings, and surprise encounters with creepy crawlers. While most of these bites are harmless, some can cause pain, allergic reactions, or even serious infection. Fortunately, there’s a powerful and natural remedy gaining traction: Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂). Thanks to Paris Humble, whose book Healthy Alternative Chlorine Dioxide Uses lays out clear, experience-based applications, we now have access to this remarkable substance for treating insect bites, stings, and even venomous wounds—without reaching for synthetic drugs or high-priced ER visits.
Why Chlorine Dioxide?
Chlorine Dioxide is a well-documented antimicrobial agent known to kill bacteria, viruses, and parasites on contact. Even the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using it for cleaning cuts and wounds. According to CDC protocols, applying chlorine dioxide to a cut or bite and leaving it on for one minute before rinsing can drastically reduce the risk of infection.
In the field, many experienced users, including Paris Humble, report even better outcomes when using it topically and internally for bug-related incidents.
General First Aid with Chlorine Dioxide
- Clean the Area: Wash the bite or wound with soap and water.
- Topical Application:
- Use a cotton swab or clean finger to dab activated chlorine dioxide directly onto the site.
- Allow to sit for at least one minute.
- Reapply every few minutes if needed for pain or swelling.
- Oral Use (if venom or systemic symptoms are suspected):
- Start with six activated drops in ½ cup of water.
- Continue with 3-drop doses every waking hour if symptoms persist (adjust for children by body weight per Phase 3 protocol).

Natural Relief for Common Seasonal Bites and Stings
🦟 Mosquito Bites
- Dab a drop of sodium chlorite directly on the bite.
- No need to rinse, though waiting 5 minutes before washing is fine.
- Pain and itch usually subside fast.
🦂 Scorpion Stings
- Immediately take six drops of chlorine dioxide in ½ cup of water.
- Topically apply three drops of activated MMS (no added water) directly to the sting.
- Apply pressure to push the solution into the sting point.
- Repeat every 5 minutes, using a fresh mix every 30 minutes.
- Follow with hourly 3-drop oral doses until symptoms resolve.
Paris reports great results using this method with her daughter’s friend who couldn’t afford an ER visit.
🐝 Bee Stings
- Treat topically with 4–5 drops of sodium chlorite (Part 1 only).
- Dab and press directly into the sting.
- If pain persists after an hour, use three drops of chlorine dioxide topically instead.
- Orally: Begin with a 6-drop chlorine dioxide dose in ½ cup water, and continue with hourly 3-drop doses.
🐝 Wasp Stings
- Because wasp venom is alkaline, 50% citric acid (the chlorine dioxide activator) is used topically.
- Dab on 4–5 drops, no water, pressing into the sting site.
- If pain persists, switch to chlorine dioxide treatment topically and internally.
🕷️ Standard Spider Bites
- Start immediately with a 6-drop oral dose of activated MMS.
- Apply three drops of activated MMS topically to the bite every 5 minutes.
- Continue oral 3-drop doses hourly.
- If pain or swelling persists after two hours, seek medical attention.
Treating Dangerous Spider Bites with Chlorine Dioxide
⚠️ Brown Recluse Spider Bites
- Take six drops of activated MMS orally.
- Dab site repeatedly for 20 minutes.
- Apply a zinc oxide + Vaseline salve thickly, and bandage loosely.
- Follow up with oral doses and reapply salve every 4 hours.
- Optional: Use a chlorine dioxide body spray (10 drops in 1 oz of water) three times per hour.
Desitin with 40% zinc oxide is a fast and accessible backup.
⚠️ Black Widow Spider Bites
- Take six drops of activated MMS orally.
- Apply Aloe Vera leaf (skin removed) to the bite site, flesh side down, and bandage securely.
- Reapply oral doses and follow with the Phase 3 chlorine dioxide regimen for several weeks.
Paris also applies undiluted activated drops to the site before using Aloe.

Bite Back Naturally
As the season for bites and stings approaches, consider keeping a chlorine dioxide kit handy. It’s an inexpensive, multi-purpose tool that not only disinfects but supports your body’s healing in profound ways, especially when you’re miles away from professional care.
Thanks to the courage and experience of Paris Humble, we now have access to safe and proven protocols that empower us to take care of ourselves and our loved ones naturally.
Suggested First Aid Kit Additions:
- Sodium chlorite solution (chlorine dioxide 2-part kit, Part 1)
- 50% citric acid (chlorine dioxide 2-part kit, Part 2)
- Zinc oxide cream or Desitin (40%)
- Fresh Aloe Vera leaf (if possible)
- Clean dropper bottles and small glass containers
- Cotton swabs and sterile bandages
What is Phase 3?
Phase 3 is a 21-day detox and healing protocol using chlorine dioxide. It’s known for helping people recover from many health conditions or improve overall vitality and energy, even if they weren’t sick.
How to Do It (Simplified Steps):
- Start with one drop of activated chlorine dioxide in 2–4 oz of water, every hour for 8 hours a day.
- If you tolerate it well, gradually increase the dose to up to 3 drops per hour.
- Stay at the dose that feels right for you (1, 2, or 3 drops per hour).
- Continue this for 3 weeks (21 days).
- If you feel sick (nausea, diarrhea), cut the dose in half until your body adjusts.
Important: Always complete Phase 1 before starting Phase 3. Go slow and listen to your body.
This article contains practical applications adapted from Paris Humble’s book Healthy Alternative Chlorine Dioxide Uses: Non-Pharmacological Health Restoration. For in-depth protocols, personal stories, and additional remedies, her book is an essential read for anyone embracing natural health solutions.