Heat It Classic — Smartphone-Powered Insect Bite Relief The most effective bug bite relief we've found for serious anglers. Heat It Classic is a small, smartphone-powered medical device that uses concentrated heat to stop the itch and pain of insect bites within seconds. No chemicals, no batteries, no creams — just plug it into your phone, place it on the bite, and the itch is gone. Small enough to live on your keychain or in a sling pack pocket, this thing has become an on-stream essential for guides and anglers fighting summer bugs. The science is straightforward. Heat It applies a brief burst of concentrated heat (around 124°F) to the bite for 4 to 9 seconds, depending on the setting in the free Heat It app. The heat denatures the proteins in mosquito and horsefly saliva that cause itching, and it interrupts the nerve signals that tell your brain to scratch. A 2023 scientific study with over 1,700 participants and 12,000 treatments confirmed what anyone who's used one already knows — it works fast and it works on real bug bites. For fly anglers, this matters. The Lower Gunnison in summer can be a gnat factory, the Uncompahgre tailwater pulls horseflies, and any high country trip means mosquitoes. Heat It fits in a wader pocket, runs off your phone (no batteries to replace, ever), and treats bites on the water within seconds of getting bitten. It's effective on bites from mosquitoes, horseflies, gnats, bees, and wasps. App offers settings for adults, sensitive skin, and children ages 3 and up. Key Features Chemical-free relief from itching and pain of insect bites and stings Powered by your smartphone — no batteries needed, ever Fast treatment in 4, 7, or 9 seconds depending on setting Multiple modes for adults (126°F), children (120°F), and sensitive skin Effective on mosquito, horsefly, gnat, bee, and wasp bites Pocket-sized — fits on a keychain, in a sling pack, or in a wader pocket Free Heat It app for iOS and Android with 12 treatment modes Medically certified medical device made in Germany Backed by science — 2023 clinical study with 1,700+ participants Two connector options — choose USB-C or Lightning to match your phone Choose Your Connector USB-C — for most current Android phones and iPhone 15 and newer. Lightning — for iPhone 6s through iPhone 14. Not sure which you need? Look at the charging cable that came with your phone. If the small end that plugs into your phone is oval and reversible, you need USB-C. If it's a flat rectangle, you need Lightning. Specifications Treatment Temperature 117–126°F (adult, child, and sensitive modes) Treatment Duration 4, 7, or 9 seconds Power Source Smartphone (no batteries required) Connector Options USB-C or Lightning Compatible Phones iPhone 6s+ (Lightning), iPhone 15+ and most Android (USB-C) App Free Heat It app (iOS & Android) Suitable For Adults and children ages 3+ Effective On Mosquitoes, horseflies, gnats, bees, wasps Made In Germany Classification Certified Medical Device Not effective on tick bites or venomous stings. Discontinue use if a bite causes an allergic reaction. Not suitable for children under 3 years old. Stop by Ed's Fly Shop at 432 E Main St in Montrose to pick one up before your next trip, or order online and we'll ship it out fast.
