AfterBite Original insect bite treatment

AfterBite is a well-known topical treatment designed to provide relief from the itching and swelling caused by insect bites and stings. The product was originally created in 1975 by Tender Corporation, a company founded by chemically sensitive inventor George Stewart in New Hampshire, USA. The formula, often contained in a convenient pen-like applicator, relies on ammonia to neutralize the acidity of insect venom.

Over the decades, the brand became a household name in outdoor first aid. Tender Corporation eventually rebranded as Adventure Ready Brands to reflect its expanding portfolio of outdoor safety and preparedness products. Today, the brand is owned by the private equity firm Victor Capital Partners, which acquired Adventure Ready Brands (formerly Tender Corp) in 2019. Manufacturing primarily continues in the United States, specifically at their facilities in Littleton, New Hampshire.