Bob,

I had something similar happen last spring. I didn't see what stung me, it was just under the edge of my pants leg, but it stung like the dickens and then after a week the infection set in and that's what itched. I had an antibiotic for the infection and just had to live with the itch as it subsided. But I agree with others - taking Benedryl is probably your best bet or another antihistamine (if you can stay awake on the stuff).

SRS