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Thank you for this info. For a minute I was worried that you were speaking of the 'chigger' encountered in some tropical regions. But I now see I was mixing it up with 'chigoe' or 'jigger' https://www.google.ca/search?q=chig...8&hl=en-ca&client=safari#imgrc=Y6cz5LyRYpWPRM: a less desirable creature that leaves an itch that defies description.
... They leave raised red welts and itch like crazy for at least a week.
Thanks for that. Pheeew thought I was reading part of the script from 'Alien' or the 'Fly' "be afraid be very afraid"I've never heard of these little blighers before! I know about them now!! They are called Trombiculidae can are often called chiggers... or berry bugs, harvest mites, red bugs, scrub-itch mites and aoutas in France).
After my walk on Thursday I developed 27 blistery red hot 'worst itch ever' bites! ARGHHH... they are horrible! So if you are walking now take care in longer grass! This is the first time I've been bitten so maybe the wet summer has been good for chiggers?
This if from wikipedia...
Trombiculid mites go through a lifecycle of egg, larva, nymph, and adult.[15] The larval mites feed on the skin cells of animals. The six-legged parasitic larva feeds on a large variety of creatures, including humans, rabbits, toads, box turtles, quail, and even some insects. After crawling onto their hosts, they inject digestive enzymes into the skin that break down skin cells. They do not actually "bite", but instead form a hole in the skin called a stylostome and chew up tiny parts of the inner skin, thus causing severe irritation and swelling. The severe itching is accompanied by red, pimple-like bumps (papules) or hives and skin rash or lesions on a sun-exposed area. For humans, itching usually occurs after the larvae detach from the skin.[16]
After feeding on their hosts, the larvae drop to the ground and become nymphs, then mature into adults which have eight legs and are harmless to humans. In the postlarval stage, they are not parasitic and feed on plant material. The females lay three to eight eggs in a clutch, usually on a leaf or under the roots of a plant, and die by autumn.[16]
Yes, I certainly sympathize with your situation. Mine itched so bad that I scratched and scratched until they turned into open sores. Not fun and the welts seem to linger a long time! I was left with discolored scars lasting for several months.A WEEKSo I have another 5 days
My spots turned into blisters, like chicken pox and now the skin has broken... so I have 27 open soresMy poor feet feel sore and swollen. I'm singing tonight and can only really wear my Teva sandals... so picture me in a my long sequin dress... hiding bare feet and teva sandals
I've never heard of these little blighers before! I know about them now!! They are called Trombiculidae can are often called chiggers... or berry bugs, harvest mites, red bugs, scrub-itch mites and aoutas in France).
After my walk on Thursday I developed 27 blistery red hot 'worst itch ever' bites! ARGHHH... they are horrible! So if you are walking now take care in longer grass! This is the first time I've been bitten so maybe the wet summer has been good for chiggers?
This if from wikipedia...
Trombiculid mites go through a lifecycle of egg, larva, nymph, and adult.[15] The larval mites feed on the skin cells of animals. The six-legged parasitic larva feeds on a large variety of creatures, including humans, rabbits, toads, box turtles, quail, and even some insects. After crawling onto their hosts, they inject digestive enzymes into the skin that break down skin cells. They do not actually "bite", but instead form a hole in the skin called a stylostome and chew up tiny parts of the inner skin, thus causing severe irritation and swelling. The severe itching is accompanied by red, pimple-like bumps (papules) or hives and skin rash or lesions on a sun-exposed area. For humans, itching usually occurs after the larvae detach from the skin.[16]
After feeding on their hosts, the larvae drop to the ground and become nymphs, then mature into adults which have eight legs and are harmless to humans. In the postlarval stage, they are not parasitic and feed on plant material. The females lay three to eight eggs in a clutch, usually on a leaf or under the roots of a plant, and die by autumn.[16]
No hopping around tonight Colleen.A WEEKSo I have another 5 days
My spots turned into blisters, like chicken pox and now the skin has broken... so I have 27 open soresMy poor feet feel sore and swollen. I'm singing tonight and can only really wear my Teva sandals... so picture me in a my long sequin dress... hiding bare feet and teva sandals
I used to believe what you have posted and I had put the clear nail polish on the welts to try and "suffocate" them as it seemed to make sense. I always wondered why it never seemed to help me until I found out they do not burrow in, but insert a "prong" and inject fluid.They itch because the critter is still in you chowing down on your flesh! Bug spray on your legs, where they usually hop on board keeps them on bay Those that sneak past, I borrow my wife's nail polish (clear, thank you) and dab it on. Evidently the red bugs need an air passage and the nail polish covers that over. You are left with the chigger still in you but they are quickly absorbed.
Hate them little bas....., they lurk in the underbrush, even creosote, out west and in the Spanish moss in the south. Nasty, nasty, nasty!
In the midwest USA, "nosee'ums" are a very tiny black gnat that fly around your exposed head and extremities and bite, but then fly away. Chiggers, to my understanding are nearly invisible and do not fly.In the South we refer to them as "no see'ums" They are so tiny. I have found a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol held on them for a few minutes helps to kill them or at least seems to. I like it better than the nail polish. Looks like the OP got to scratching on them pretty good. They do like hanging out in the berry patches. Hate getting those little guys.
In the midwest USA, "nosee'ums" are a very tiny black gnat that fly around your exposed head and extremities and bite, but then fly away. Chiggers, to my understanding are nearly invisible and do not fly.
You are so right about various words and their meanings. Your above comment is a perfect example of a new thread I just read on the forum titled "The trouble with quotes and translations". Take a look!Funny how a silly little word can change in meaning. They are "no see'ums" here as one never sees them. They lurk in the bushes and weeds and in a day or so after working outside clearing bush or picking berries the red itchy spots appear.
In the midwest USA, "nosee'ums" are a very tiny black gnat that fly around your exposed head and extremities and bite, but then fly away. Chiggers, to my understanding are nearly invisible and do not fly.
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