Comments on: When Chiggers Bite: Itch, Itch and More Itch

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:11:17 +0000

HELP! I am just sitting on my couch in the Caribbean and feel like bugs are constantly on me and in my hair. I have spent MONTHS w/ exterminators, sprays, bombs, you name it! I have dozens of red welts on my lower breast area and am itching like crazy! I eliminated the massive tick problem on my two dogs, but am wondering if the ticks are the ones that brought the problem? I’m wondering bed bugs, no see ums, sand fleas..is there a way to send a pic?

By: sandy

sandy — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:07:47 +0000

Also I might add, it kills infection, it is antibacterial!
I use a drop on my tooth brush from time to time, and also a drop to gargle with for sore throat, it is very good for a tooth ache,,,acually I have found it to work positively for everything I have tried.
Sandy

By: sandy

sandy — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:04:41 +0000

Hey, I have a cure for the bits, and it kills the chiggers. Go to Walmart and buy a bottle of Tea Tree oil, I promise it kills them in their tracks! I used a jewelers loop magnified by 10 times, they looks just like a tiny tick!! As soon as I put the tea tree oil on my huband they started dying, I was able to get them off with tweezers, he was covered all in the groin area and where his belt and pants fit tight. Some were already imbedded in his skin, so keep the oil on them, it will kill and large tick instantly also, I put it on one in a dog’s ear, it was the size of a nickel, and it dropped off in a minute or so. It works on all bites from any bug, instantly, and does not burn or sting.No kidding this is the best stuff since sliced bread, all of my grandchildren ask for Tea Tree Oil! Good Luck!!
Sandy

By: renia

renia — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:18:45 +0000

Paint Chiggers with Clear Fingernail polish it will kill them in minutes. It will burn a little but worth it! I grew up in the south and I PROMISE it works…..or you can just continue to itch. It’s up to you

By: Pacific Shepherdess

Pacific Shepherdess — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:27:36 +0000

Put your down stuff in a deep freezer for a couple of days. That worked for me getting rid of lice from pillows and unwashable items.

By: Ev

Ev — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:40:26 +0000

Same problem. While camping in Yellowstone, I was bitten around my ears and neck. It was cold so I kept my sleeping bag up tight around my neck. The following night was warmer. I then was bitten 18 times on one leg (under 2 pair of long johns!)
Today while at the doctor for an unrelated problem, I showed her my leg and she said “chiggers!” Great!!
Benedryl cream did help a bit. Thank goodness I had some with me on the trip. Notice I said “a bit”.
Now I need to figure out what to do with my beautiful, expensive down sleeping bag and down camping pad. Bummer.
The doctor suggest spraying them with RID, which is a product for head lice. Great.
She said that washing clothes in hot water and drying them in a hot dryer will kill the little buggers. Obviously that is not a possibility with a down sleeping bag.
Any ideas?
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Yuck!!!

By: steve

steve — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:58:12 +0000

can chiggas be past on to others even after you take a shower or soap bath.

By: Susann Pappas

Susann Pappas — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:01:11 +0000

Can chigger bites on top and sides of feet cause swelling of the feet and ankle area?