Chigger bites????
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From: Richm444
21-Jun-16
Richm444's Link
For the first time ever I am getting eaten alive by chiggers- anybody have experience dealing with these things?
They are so small you cannot see them and they itch so bad you scratch until you bleed.
Only exposed areas are getting bit - legs below knees- arms below short sleeve
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From: STM
21-Jun-16
My son and I have been having the same problem with them when we are around the pond or out at night.
From: longbeard
21-Jun-16
Thermacell
From: notme
22-Jun-16
notme's Link
http://www.medicinenet.com/chiggers_bites/page2.htm
I always thought they were a more southern swamp thing,guess not.
From: spike78
22-Jun-16
When I lived in VA for two years those things were ruthless. I didn't know they were up here either.
From: nehunter
22-Jun-16
Sure they aren't No-see-ums (Culicoides)? I was Bear hunting a few weeks ago and they were pretty bad.
From: spike78
22-Jun-16
The chiggers down south would cover my ankles and you would get little red bumps all over. It makes you want to scratch your skin to the bone. I don't miss those things.
From: Gene
23-Jun-16
Sounds like no-see-ums to me also. They always get to me at dusk.
From: Sas67
24-Jun-16
My dad took me to Rhode Island clamimg when I was 12 I got those things real bad ! Then when I was fishing in Milford years ago I got them they itch and bleed !! Good luck
From: nehunter
24-Jun-16
Sas, those are sand fleas or no-seams. We get them at the Cape when there is no wind. Only good thing is that the bite and itch goes away in 15 minutes.
From: notme
24-Jun-16
Nothing that a shot of penicillin can't cure..lol
From: Straight Arrow
07-Jul-16
I'ved lived and hunted in Georgia and they are a nasty problem! CVS sell Chigger Ease in the Atlanta area
You can use clear nail polish in a pinch the kill them and stop the itch,
From: Richm444
12-Jul-16
bought a thermocell- hope that helps
From: Richief
08-Aug-16
Sawyers permethrin from walmart. This will keep them away and the ticks as well. Down south we have turkey mites, which will make you insane, and stay with you. Sawyers keep them at bay too.
From: Emmitt
13-Aug-16
THEY ARE VERY BAD AT THE DEEP BOAT RAMP IN OLD LYME.... I USED OFF SPRAY WITH DEET AND COVERED UP AS MUCH AS I COULD
