longislandhunter Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 The other day I spent a couple of hours doing some pre-season scouting in a section of woods I frequently hunt and wound up with a mess of chigger bites on my feet and ankles. I've tried different creams and such to help the unbearable itching but nothing seems to work. Does anyone have any remedies that work for chigger bites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kunegos Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: chigger bites If you put some clear nail polish over the bites, it kills the chiggers and they will heal up more quickly. I figure for the suffering they cause us, suffocation is an appropriate death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: chigger bites [ QUOTE ] If you put some clear nail polish over the bites, it kills the chiggers and they will heal up more quickly. I figure for the suffering they cause us, suffocation is an appropriate death. [/ QUOTE ] An old wive's tale that I also believed up until I found out more info about them earlier this year. I've had the best luck with Chigarid that can be found in many pharmacies. More info about chiggers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandhunter Posted August 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: chigger bites Thank you so much for your responses. I will start checking out my local pharmacies. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longislandhunter Posted August 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: chigger bites Forgot to thank you INBowhunter for that link to the article on chiggers, extremely informative. At least I'll head back into the woods better armed next time. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: chigger bites You're very welcome. I've had my share of bad experiences with them and would hate for someone to suffer needlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leatherneck Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: chigger bites Those things are the DEVIL!!!! I hate 'em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: chigger bites I hear ya brother....ive got a few on my right foot all around my toes.......i want to cut it right below the ankle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRA Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: chigger bites chiggers= BAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: chigger bites "It may give you some consolation to know that when a chigger is removed before it has fully engorged, it cannot bite again and will eventually die. Seems only just, doesn't it?" You got that right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: chigger bites I hate those things!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdickey Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: chigger bites Hydrocortisone ointment is very effective as well as hydrogen peroxide! Or the age old.... get your hunting knife... shave one side of your leg.. then set fire to the other side ... and just stab those buggers when they try to run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Blade Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: chigger bites Sorry aeroslinger but I have to disagree with you,,,,The few times that I have had chiggers they do burry up in the skin......And they also start itching in just a few hours.....................The best ways that I have found to get rid of chiggers is to pour some bleach on a wash cloth and rub it on the bites 3 or 4 times a day............Or you can also take a lit cigarette and hold it just as close as you can to the bite for as long as you can stand it without burning yourself................I tried some of the creams and they didnt work at all,,I still itched like crazy,,,,,,,,,,,Some of the old timers told me about the bleach and the cigarettes and it sounds crazy but it actually works.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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