Like many great ideas, Off the Beaten Patch (OTB Patch) started as an irritation. No matter what creams or sprays I tried, bug bites for me were more than a little annoyance. They were a source of constant irritation and pain, leaving behind scars once they finally healed. I realized that a topical treatment isn’t enough, we need another layer of protection to fight against bites. With a background in manufacturing and sustainability, I decided to take on the challenge of finding a better way to treat bites.