Hi,

When I pickup a wooden piece off the groud, I noticed tiny bright red
bugs, about the size of pencil dot. It was clearly visible on the
darkened wood. They left a red dye mark when squashed. Also I saw some
of them on the cement blocks that used as an edger around a pine tree.
I had a bite at my forearm, it was itchy firsh but I applied
Cortizone-10 cream and no problem after, could it be from a mosquito
also not sure. Could this be Chigger? Iam in Northeast CT (zone 6) and
not sure Chigger is a problem in this area?

Appreciate any help.

TIA

Sam.

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"sand and sun" wrote:

Hi,

When I pickup a wooden piece off the groud, I noticed tiny bright red
bugs, about the size of pencil dot. It was clearly visible on the
darkened wood. They left a red dye mark when squashed. Also I saw some
of them on the cement blocks that used as an edger around a pine tree.
I had a bite at my forearm, it was itchy firsh but I applied
Cortizone-10 cream and no problem after, could it be from a mosquito
also not sure. Could this be Chigger? Iam in Northeast CT (zone 6) and
not sure Chigger is a problem in this area?

Appreciate any help.

TIA

Sam.

Aside from being bitten by those ...... obscenity here.

A couple years back while clearing weeds etc. in our yard. I felt like
something hit my right leg. Looking down a mass of something about the
size of a US quarter was on my leg. Then it dissolved or should I say
spread about. The critters were real small and fast and I headed for
the hose to wash them off. This with a real sense of urgency.

I felt like under attack and followed the above with a very hot shower.
I've had them before as individuals but a random attack is hard to
detect.

Death to Chigger's and Tick!!!!!


Bill who may get some Guinea Hens and Quail to eat the .......obscenity
here.

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sand and sun wrote:
Hi,

When I pickup a wooden piece off the groud, I noticed tiny bright red
bugs, about the size of pencil dot. It was clearly visible on the
darkened wood. They left a red dye mark when squashed. Also I saw some
of them on the cement blocks that used as an edger around a pine tree.
I had a bite at my forearm, it was itchy firsh but I applied
Cortizone-10 cream and no problem after, could it be from a mosquito
also not sure. Could this be Chigger? Iam in Northeast CT (zone 6) and
not sure Chigger is a problem in this area?

Appreciate any help.

TIA

Sam.

http://whatsthatbug.com/mites.html

Then it dissolved or should I say
spread about.
I was searching the web but there dont seem to be any product out there
to kill this Chiggers.

Just spraying with water will kill them?

TIA

Sam.

Then it dissolved or should I say
spread about.
I was searching the web but there dont seem to be any product out there
to kill this Chiggers.

Just spraying with water will kill them?

TIA

Sam.

Andy writes:

I learned this from an RV newsgroup about 10 years ago and , having
tried it, it seems to work well..

I apply DAWN liquid detergent as a lotion. I've never gotten small
critter bites when I have done this.

Also, when I have forgotten, and gone inside, and my legs start to
itch, I THEN apply DAWN as above. In about 10 minutes, the itching
stops and nothing else bad happens....

Many people swear by giving their dog or cat a bath using DAWN and
that it kills/removes ticks and flees. Others swear that using
ordinary
soap products will hurt the pet.... I've been using it on a Siberian
Husky
for 5 years with good results.... It lathers well, and the soap/water
apparently
suffocates the flees.... I am not sure.... but it works, and Sam is
very
healthy, tho also very lazy.....

Give it a shot. I am not sure about other soap detergents. I have
used
them, but DAWN is the one that people on the newsgroups write about
for this insect repelling/killing property......

Andy in Eureka, Texas --- living in
the woods.

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"sand and sun" wrote:

Then it dissolved or should I say
spread about.
I was searching the web but there dont seem to be any product out there
to kill this Chiggers.

Just spraying with water will kill them?

TIA

Sam.

Physical removal only. You will not normally see a chigger. Some
folks used to purchase small bracelet like devices that were worn
around the ankle primarily for tick deterrence. I have used them for
chiggers but may be fooling myself. I personally restrict my gardening
activity to the edges especially in August.

Bill

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Hi,

When I pickup a wooden piece off the groud, I noticed tiny bright red
bugs, about the size of pencil dot. It was clearly visible on the
darkened wood. They left a red dye mark when squashed. Also I saw some
of them on the cement blocks that used as an edger around a pine tree.
I had a bite at my forearm, it was itchy firsh but I applied
Cortizone-10 cream and no problem after, could it be from a mosquito
also not sure. Could this be Chigger? Iam in Northeast CT (zone 6) and
not sure Chigger is a problem in this area?

Appreciate any help.

TIA

Sam.

We use DeepWoods Off before going out where we think mosquitoes chiggers and
ticks may be. It works!

On 7 Jun 2006 09:40:36 -0700, "sand and sun"
wrote:

Hi,

When I pickup a wooden piece off the groud, I noticed tiny bright red
bugs, about the size of pencil dot. It was clearly visible on the
darkened wood. They left a red dye mark when squashed. Also I saw some
of them on the cement blocks that used as an edger around a pine tree.
I had a bite at my forearm, it was itchy firsh but I applied
Cortizone-10 cream and no problem after, could it be from a mosquito
also not sure. Could this be Chigger? Iam in Northeast CT (zone 6) and
not sure Chigger is a problem in this area?

Appreciate any help.

TIA

Sam.


It could be a chigger bite. It will itch like crazy for days, even
weeks, after the chigger is dead. You can apply a thick layer of
"fat back" (or bacon grease) to the bite and the chigger will die
after several hours. Chiggers have a very slow metabolism so it takes
awhile for them to suffocate. You can Google "chigger" to read about
the lifecycle.

In article ,
Phisherman wrote:

On 7 Jun 2006 09:40:36 -0700, "sand and sun"
wrote:

Hi,

When I pickup a wooden piece off the groud, I noticed tiny bright red
bugs, about the size of pencil dot. It was clearly visible on the
darkened wood. They left a red dye mark when squashed. Also I saw some
of them on the cement blocks that used as an edger around a pine tree.
I had a bite at my forearm, it was itchy firsh but I applied
Cortizone-10 cream and no problem after, could it be from a mosquito
also not sure. Could this be Chigger? Iam in Northeast CT (zone 6) and
not sure Chigger is a problem in this area?

Appreciate any help.

TIA

Sam.


It could be a chigger bite. It will itch like crazy for days, even
weeks, after the chigger is dead. You can apply a thick layer of
"fat back" (or bacon grease) to the bite and the chigger will die
after several hours. Chiggers have a very slow metabolism so it takes
awhile for them to suffocate. You can Google "chigger" to read about
the lifecycle.

No way. Chigger was there and gone NO THING to kill. Pain and itch
is your body trying to respond. If you want to put finger nail polish
or some other nasty stuff on it have fun. BUT the ******* is long gone.

Hard to believe.

Bill

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In article .com,
says...
Hi,

When I pickup a wooden piece off the groud, I noticed tiny bright red
bugs, about the size of pencil dot. It was clearly visible on the
darkened wood. They left a red dye mark when squashed. Also I saw some
of them on the cement blocks that used as an edger around a pine tree.
I had a bite at my forearm, it was itchy firsh but I applied
Cortizone-10 cream and no problem after, could it be from a mosquito
also not sure. Could this be Chigger? Iam in Northeast CT (zone 6) and
not sure Chigger is a problem in this area?

Appreciate any help.

TIA

Sam.


More than likely you were seeing clover mites, they are harmless and I
have been seeing a lot of chatter over the net the last few weeks in
your neck of the wood about them being active. Chigger bites usually
take a day or two after exposure to show up.
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Lar

sand and sun wrote:
Hi,

When I pickup a wooden piece off the groud, I noticed tiny bright red
bugs, about the size of pencil dot. It was clearly visible on the
darkened wood. They left a red dye mark when squashed. Also I saw some
of them on the cement blocks that used as an edger around a pine tree.
I had a bite at my forearm, it was itchy firsh but I applied
Cortizone-10 cream and no problem after, could it be from a mosquito
also not sure. Could this be Chigger? Iam in Northeast CT (zone 6) and
not sure Chigger is a problem in this area?

Appreciate any help.

TIA

Sam.

sand and sun wrote:
Hi,

When I pickup a wooden piece off the groud, I noticed tiny bright red
bugs, about the size of pencil dot. It was clearly visible on the
darkened wood. They left a red dye mark when squashed. Also I saw some
of them on the cement blocks that used as an edger around a pine tree.
I had a bite at my forearm, it was itchy firsh but I applied
Cortizone-10 cream and no problem after, could it be from a mosquito
also not sure. Could this be Chigger? Iam in Northeast CT (zone 6) and
not sure Chigger is a problem in this area?

Appreciate any help.

TIA

Sam.

sand and sun wrote:
Hi,

When I pickup a wooden piece off the groud, I noticed tiny bright red
bugs, about the size of pencil dot. It was clearly visible on the
darkened wood. They left a red dye mark when squashed. Also I saw some
of them on the cement blocks that used as an edger around a pine tree.
I had a bite at my forearm, it was itchy firsh but I applied
Cortizone-10 cream and no problem after, could it be from a mosquito
also not sure. Could this be Chigger? Iam in Northeast CT (zone 6) and
not sure Chigger is a problem in this area?

Appreciate any help.

TIA

Sam.

I agree with another post that your pests are probably not chiggers.
You could try Diatomaceous Earth, sometimes abbreviated DE. Its a
natural, safe, non-toxic product to use and is effective on a number of
insects. Especially effective on fleas, ticks and ants. It comes as a
fine dust so you should use a mask. To use as a spray add liquid soap
to water. You can purchase DE at hardware stores, feed stores and
garden centers.
Jackie

More than likely you were seeing clover mites, they are harmless and I
have been seeing a lot of chatter over the net the last few weeks in
your neck of the wood about them being active. Chigger bites usually
take a day or two after exposure to show up.
I wish its not a chigger mite. And for a peace of mind, I like to get
it identified if possible. I am still googling to find a nice pic or
Clover and Chigger side by side or with a scale or any distinguish
feature that help to id, other than the bite . My only concern is how
to control it, if it really a Chigger. Also I like to leave my house
bunny Oreo, in the backyard for running. So I wont do that till I know
its not Chigger.
TIA.
Sam.