Chiggers are most active in the afternoon when ground temperatures are between 77°F and 86°F. Only the larval form parasites on people and animals. They are too small to see with the naked eye, and ...

Chiggers are small red insects that will leave itchy bites on you and your pets. They like shady, moist environments, so cut back tall grass and remove shady spots in your yard to deter them. You can ...

If you, family members, or pets have itchy bites lasting several days but don't remember seeing an insect, they could be chigger bites. Chiggers are immature mites that can lurk in your backyard in ...