Getting rid of chiggers is easier when you know more about the creepy-crawly buggers and how they behave, as there are several misconceptions about the microscopic mites. When it comes to chiggers, ...

Chiggers are a nuisance during the summer months. The little red mites feed on leaves and humans, irritating the skin with itchy, inflamed bites. Justin Talley, head of the Oklahoma State University ...

Reader's Digest3 Tips to Avoid Insect Bites and StingsDon’t let any stinging bugs catch you off-guard. Here’s how to prevent painful bites. The summer means more sun, hot weather, and time spent ...

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You likely won’t see chiggers when they are biting you, but they leave clusters of itchy red bumps on your skin. You can encounter the teeny red bugs while walking in wooded areas or on trails with ...

Last weekend was a very relaxing holiday. I got a lot of yard work done and caught up. It was a great feeling to have some of the honey-do-list completed. My only issue was that while I was setting ...

The itchy bites started appearing earlier this month: on my ankles, my inner thigh, near my armpits. They were red and extremely itchy. Did I mention they were itchy? My initial thought was that I’d ...

It’s summer. You’re in the South. When you go outside — if you can stand the heat and humidity — bugs are going to bite you. It’s the price of convening with nature. But those red bites all over your ...

Tess Matteson of Hampton says chiggers, and ticks, are bad in her yard this year. First, let’s address chiggers, those awful little things that bite you while you are working outdoors or walking among ...