Guest guest Posted June 17, 2004 Report Share Posted June 17, 2004 <chiming in> We lived in SD for three summers. Summers 1 & 2...no chiggers. Summer 3...chiggers!! And, from my experience, simply not touching the ground might not spare you. We had a 3' high pool (round blue stock tank that we modified with a pool filter, truth be told, lol) in the yard. Chiggers seem to love high places. They surely loved the rim of that pool. I was tempted to get the magnifying glass out to investigate them further, but...<shrugs>...I already *knew* what they were. IMHO, they are not one of those things that justify getting 'bit' by one just for the sake of research. I can't remember what (if anything) I put on the welts, but I did make sure the kids and I jumped in the tub or shower and scrubbed up after playing in the yard...tossing our clothes/bathing suits/towels right in the washer...all in the name of prevention. Seemed to help. Have a wonderful day! Lisa >These things are annoying as all get out and the only way for me to avoid them at this point is to stay inside and when I do have to get out I simply must not touch the ground at all. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.707 / Virus Database: 463 - Release 6/16/2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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