Chiggers!

[oteps]

I hate em. But can't stay out of the woods. Got about 12 this weekend.

[phatdaddy]

Ahhhh, reminds me of blackberry picking as a kid. Fingernail polish NEVER worked for me.

[oteps]

Yeah, you can wear that. I'm not gonna

[Blue_Runner]

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.

[oteps]

Thanks! I have 6 on my ankles. Only itches when I walk.

[Pipe_Dream]

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]

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]

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]

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.