Chiggers are active beginning in April, says K-State’s Raymond Cloyd, and are usually found in areas with unmanaged vegetation, as well as parks, golf courses, sports fields and other grassy areas.

If you’ve never heard of chiggers before, that might be because the mites are far more common in some parts of the U.S. than others. They thrive in hot, humid weather, so you’re most likely to ...

Chiggers are small mites causing intense itching, but are easily preventable by understanding their habits. These mites ...

While many of us have been excitedly awaiting the warmer temperatures and a return to outdoor activities, entomologists warn those same temperatures come with an itchy pest: chiggers. Entomologist ...

If you’ve never heard of chiggers before, that might be because the mites are far more common in some parts of the U.S. than others. They thrive in hot, humid weather, so you’re most likely to ...