[AZ-Observing] Re: Chiggers at your observing site?

 From what has been said since my message below, it appears chiggers 
were a serious problem for those who did not adequately protect their 
legs and feet. It appears my bite experience was unique just as the 
experience of those who had chigger bites was unique (compared to me). I 
don't think I have ever had chigger bites, probably because I always 
wear heavy pants and boots. I'm glad of that because I don't relish the 
thought of a chigger dissolving my tissues and then sucking them up!
Stan

Stanley A. Gorodenski wrote:

>Interesting and valuable information to know. There may have been some 
>chiggers that infested those without proper clothing at grass level at 
>5MM, but I think most of the bites were from no-see-ums. I believe these 
>were the flying insects which got into my hair where I got some bites 
>and bumps. I didn't get any bites around my feet or legs (or groin, 
>waist, or areas with tight clothing where chiggers would normally 
>occur), which were well protected with clothing and boots, just on my 
>arms, ears, and scalp - all which were open to flying insects.
>
>Peter Argenziano wrote:
>  
>
>>In the interest of ensuring an enjoyable visit to an observing site such as 
>>Five Mile Meadow, I
>>submit the following hyperlink - everything you ever wanted to know, and 
>>quite possibly more, but
>>were afraid to ask about trombicula alfreddugesi (aka the chigger).
>>http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2100.html
>>    
>>

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