Key Points Chiggers are most active in the afternoon when ground temperatures are between 77°F and 86°F. Only the larval form parasites on people and animals. They are too small to see with the naked ...

FORT KNOX, Ky. — Mosquitos! Chiggers! and Ticks, oh my! As we get into the summer months, it’s more and more likely Fort Knox residents will have an encounter with one or all of these pests.

However, it’s that time when I don’t really think about biting bugs, step off into some taller grass walking the dog or just around the yard, and bam. Chiggers.

Plants that attract these beneficial predators include vetch, alfalfa, corn, and crimson clover. Natives like elderberry, ...

Insect repellents important because summer often means more insects – Features, Hawaii News | West Hawaii Today ...

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Dr. Carling Matejka thinks permethrin products are good. They are effective for repelling mosquitoes on dogs. She gives ...

Q. You’ve written about treating chigger bites, but you should really think about prevention. We live in the country. When ...

These insects resemble tiny pieces of popcorn as they move about. Discover more about the waxy nymphs of the flatid ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who found a solution for managing their thyroid problems.

This placed the state at No. 8 in the nation for most bed bug searches. In an article on the insects, A-1 Pest Control noted that bed bugs are an issue in N.C. due in part to the warmth and ...