Here’s what you need to know about chiggers and when to know when an infestation is best handled by a pest control company. Chiggers (Trombiculidae) are a type of mite from the arachnid family.

Chiggers are bugs so small that you need a magnifying glass to spot them. Scientists call these creatures "trombiculid mites" because they're from a family of mites called Neotrombicula autumnalis ...

“Unlike chiggers, scabies is an infestation, meaning the scabies mite actually burrows under the top layer of one’s skin,” says dermatologist Adam Friedman, MD, professor and interim chair ...

Chiggers, also known as red bugs, can bite humans, causing itchiness, inflammation, and skin discoloration. Symptoms typically resolve independently. Several treatments can help reduce irritation ...

Chigger and bed bug bites may look similar ... Eliminating a bed bug infestation isn't something you should attempt on your own. Seek a professional exterminator that offers an integrated approach ...

You might know chiggers by their other, more adorable name: berry bugs. But, no matter what you call them, chigger bites can leave you with distinctly itchy, red, annoying bumps. Sometimes it's ...

Chigger bites can cause hardened skin, welts and itching. Over-the-counter medications, ice, and cool water can help reduce the itching. Using a DEET or permethrin spray can help prevent bites ...

Small raised bumps on your skin may have multiple causes. Two common culprits include bed bugs and chiggers. Both are parasites living off the blood of people or animals. Bedbug and chigger bites ...

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Backyards, wooded areas, or the city park are just a few places you could encourage chiggers as the temperatures get warm. Although harmless, these parasites can still ...

More stories about creepy-crawly (or buzzing) pests and what to do about them. Chiggers carrying bacteria that can cause a deadly kind of typhus never before found in the U.S. have been located in ...

You might know chiggers by their other, more adorable name: berry bugs. But, no matter what you call them, chigger bites can leave you with distinctly itchy, red, annoying bumps. Sometimes it's ...