What causes the itching?

• chigger spit
• rotting flesh-yours

What are some of the things used that do not stop chigger itch?

• scratching
• nail polish
• kerosene
• gasoline
• alcohol
• commercial anti itch creams/hydrocortisone
• hair spray
• paint thinner
• bleach
• calamine lotion

Does a chigger suck blood?

• No
• Chiggers bite and eat, not drink blood 
• Chiggers prefer hosts other than human
• women and children are most vulnerable

Does a chigger burrow?

• In word, No
• Chiggers melt you down then suck you up

How long does the chigger itch last?

• until it stops
• from 7 - 14 days
• scratching can reignite the itching

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