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How to Prevent Chigger Bites on Your Next Adventure
Published: Jan 19, 2024
Chigger bites are a common nuisance when exploring the outdoors. Learn how to keep these pesky mites away.
Avoiding Chigger Hotspots
Chiggers thrive in grassy fields, forests, and moist areas. Avoiding these locations or staying on well-trodden paths can reduce exposure to these mites.
Dress Smartly
Wearing long sleeves and pants can act as a physical barrier against chiggers. Tucking pants into socks can prevent them from reaching your skin.
Use Repellents
Applying insect repellents like DEET to skin and clothing is effective. Natural oils like citronella or tea tree oil can also help repel chiggers.
Frequently Asked Questions
They live in grassy fields and moist areas.
Long sleeves and pants tucked into socks.
DEET and natural oils like citronella.
Stay Safe Outdoors
Proper planning can help you enjoy the outdoors without the itch.
References
- Fradin MS. Mosquitoes and mosquito repellents: a clinician's guide. Ann Intern Med 1998; 128:931.
- Tilak R, Tilak VW, Yadav JD. Laboratory evaluation of repellents against Leptotrombidium deliense, vector of scrub typhus. Indian J Med Res 2001; 113:98.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic. Always discuss health information with your healthcare provider.
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