Re: Re: Chiggers
dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Fri, 26 Jul 96 20:01 EDT
> From: Max Dahlgren <MaxD@COMPUTEK.NET>
>
> I don't know if it is true or not, but I have been told that yes, when
> the chigger lets go is when it really starts itching, and that is
> because they lay eggs under the skin, and the itching lasts until the
> larva leave, 7-10 days.
I reckon some mites can do this but chiggers are supposed to be
the larva of a type of mite. They feed on animals and them let go,
unlike ticks and fleas which often stay or lay eggs on hair. I
don't know where chiggers lay their eggs but the ones doing the
biting are supposed to be the young.
Dave Evans