With mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums out and biting people this summer, here's how to tell the difference between the ...

Here’s how to tell the difference between mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums by their bites and how to treat and prevent ...

Q. You’ve written about treating chigger bites, but you should really think about prevention. We live in the country. When I’m going to be walking in tall grass and weeds, I wear my snake ...

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Chiggers, also called berry bugs, bite and leave behind itchy, red bumps. Here are photos, symptoms and expert to help you identify chigger bites.

Warmer days may lead many to itch for spring and summer, but a Kansas State University entomologist cautions against a small mite that is likely to give you a less-pleasing seasonal itch. Chiggers ...

The best treatment for chiggers is to avoid being bitten in the first place.

Chiggers bite similar to ticks; they attach by inserting piercing mouthparts into the skin. Most chigger bites will be around the ankles, the back of the knees, under the belt line and in the armpits.

Prophylaxis is the best treatment. If you are going to possibly be exposed to chiggers, wear long pants and tuck the cuff of your pants in your socks. Insect sprays may be helpful.

The great outdoors aren't so great sometimes. Mosquitoes, ticks, gnats, chiggers and other insects all can intrude on our outdoor experience. Chiggers are quite active in July and August in the ...