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oteps
07-21-2024, 04:45 PM
I hate em. But can't stay out of the woods. Got about 12 this weekend.

phatdaddy
07-21-2024, 06:58 PM
Ahhhh, reminds me of blackberry picking as a kid. Fingernail polish NEVER worked for me.

oteps
07-21-2024, 08:37 PM
Yeah, you can wear that. I'm not gonna

Blue_Runner
07-22-2024, 12:30 PM
Here is a great home remedy I have always used with success in the past:

Continue to scratch the affected area vigorously until it bleeds. Continue this activity multiple times per day until you see some relief.

:beer:

oteps
07-22-2024, 09:29 PM
Thanks! I have 6 on my ankles. Only itches when I walk.

Pipe_Dream
07-23-2024, 10:12 AM
We used to sit down in a tub of bleach water.

Man, I'm glad I haven't gotten into the chiggers in a while!

oteps
07-23-2024, 09:10 PM
I dropped a couple trees. Hauled the logs out but had to put the chain under them to lift up on log hauler. Brush and raspberry bushes around.
My dad told me to put vix vapor rub around my legs. Says nothing will come near me then.

Blue_Runner
07-23-2024, 09:49 PM
last time I had them on my ankles it looked like I got shot by a fully-auto bb gun! Nasty critters. Heaven forbid you get them on the private bits.

cfelton
07-24-2024, 09:26 AM
I swamped logged for 20 years. Use to dribble diesel fuel on my boots when filling my tractor. They can't stand that. When I did get some, I got a bar of Octagon soap and scrubbed hard, took care of them fast.