Ways To Treat And Prevent Chigger Bites

Chiggers, sometimes known as berry bugs and red bugs, are small mites about the size of a grain of salt, that belong to the arachnid family. They are the larvae (babies) of harvest mites. Chiggers are found throughout the Southern United States and are also common in the Great Plains and Mid-Atlantic regions. The mites are also found in Asia. Due to their small size, chiggers are largely undetected on the skin, and most individuals who are bitten will not have seen the chigger itself. Chiggers live in grassy areas and woodlands and are common in gardens, berry patches, and backyards as well.

Chiggers are most active during the summer.