Biting pests
Chiggers: identification & chigger control
Also known as: red bugs, harvest mites
Chigger larvae wait in tall grass and brush and cause clusters of intense itching around waistbands and ankles. We treat brushy edges and shaded turf, and recommend mowing and clearing to break the habitat.
How to identify chiggers
- What it looks like
- Barely visible red-orange larval mites, smaller than a period.
- Size
- 1/150 inch
- Where you'll find it
- Tall grass, brushy edges, berry patches, shaded damp turf and wood lines.
- Commonly confused with
- Flea and mosquito bites are more isolated; chigger bites cluster where clothing is tight.
Signs of chiggers in your home
- Clusters of intensely itchy red welts around ankles and waist
- Itching starting hours after being outdoors
Chiggers questions homeowners ask
Do chiggers burrow under your skin?
No. They attach, inject digestive enzymes and drop off — the itchy welt is your reaction, not a burrowed mite.
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