[AZ-Observing] Re: Sort of On-Topic: Chiggers
- From: "Jennifer Polakis" <m24@xxxxxxx>
- To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2007 18:10:04 -0700
Jimmy,
Did the constellation look like this one?
http://www.pbase.com/polakis/image/44996661
----- Original Message -----
From: <jimmy_ray@xxxxxxx>
To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "Peter Argenziano" <pargenz@xxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 4:55 PM
Subject: [AZ-Observing] Re: Sort of On-Topic: Chiggers
I have a virtual "constellation" of bite sites from head to toe. They even
found the bald spot on the top of my head that I so deny that I have. I
practically took a bath in "Cutter w/ DEET" to no avail. A product called
"after bite" (which is actually just a mix of inert stuff and 3.5% ammonia)
has little to no effect on relief. 10% cortisone was little better. I'd try
benidril if I didn't mind sleeping the rest of the day. I'm sure while we're
all commiserating over our misfortune, the "no seeums" are remembering with
fond recall the banquet they enjoyed this last weekend... (what spurious
little creatures they are!)
Jimmy Ray
---- Peter Argenziano <pargenz@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> After a trip to 'the Meadow' a few years back I investigated those nasty
> bugs. I remember reading some good research - done at Ohio State. Now, I
> know you may approach 'Buckeye research' with trepidation (being from
> Michigan and all)... ;-)
>
> On my way out the door now, but I'll see if I can locate it later.
>
> I can attest to a single malt treatment, even though the relief it
> provides
> is only temporary.
>
> Peter
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tom Polakis" <tpolakis@xxxxxxx>
> To: <AZ-Observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 9:48 AM
> Subject: [AZ-Observing] Sort of On-Topic: Chiggers
>
>
>
> I doubt that I am the only one who was at Five Mile Meadow who is itching
> and scratching at little red bumps on my legs. If anybody successfully
> defeated the chiggers, I would be interested in learning how they did it.
>
> Wikipedia has a good summary about harvest mites:
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvest_mite
>
>
> Here's what I took away from their "myth versus fact" section:
>
> - Chiggers do not take up residence under your skin
> - Fingernail polish does not kill chiggers
> - Malt liquor does not help with symptoms
>
>
> I know some people who might disagree with that third point.
>
> Tom
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