I hate the little buggers, but they are part of the life-cycle.
A god tip I could add here is use oatmeal directly on the bite. You can use your plain breakfast oatmeal. Oatmeal is renowned for its excellent anti-itching properties, so make a small paste using ground oatmeal and a little water. Apply to the bite area. Allow the paste to dry, then wash it off. Easy, cheap and very effective! Hope this helps ...