While chiggers and ticks are similar in that they’re arachnids, there are some differences. For one, chiggers do not feed on human or animal blood as ticks do, and they like to travel around ...

Chiggers, like the one seen in this photo, are common throughout Kansas. Here’s what to know about them and how to distinguish them from ticks. (Photo used under Creative Commons license via ...

Ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers are among the most common biting insects found outdoors in Missouri. Missouri is home to venomous spiders, including the brown recluse and black widow, whose bites ...

Thankfully, chigger bites aren't harmful or dangerous the way some spider bites, tick bites or other insect bites can be. But bites from chiggers can still be quite itchy and uncomfortable for ...

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.

If you’ve ever done yard or garden work, only to later discover a line of itchy, red marks on your ankles and legs, you may have felt the pain of a brush with chiggers. Also called berry bugs or ...

Common outdoor creepy crawlies in Missouri can include ticks, mosquitoes and chiggers. There are some venomous spiders and other insects or bugs to be aware of as well. All bugs are insects ...