How to Get Rid of Chiggers
Follow these tips to get rid of chiggers before they cause intense itching.
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You Will Need
- Mosquito repellent
- Well-maintained yard
- Bath
- Towel
- Cold cream
- Baby oil
- Nail polish
Steps
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Step 1
Apply mosquito
Apply mosquito repellent to exposed skin to get rid of chiggers.
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Step 2
Clean your yard
Clean your yard of tall grass, brush, and weeds. Chiggers will not survive in areas that are well maintained.
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Step 3
Bathe in soapy water
Take a bath in warm soapy water as soon as you are exposed.
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Soapy water will remove any attached chiggers.
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Step 4
Wash clothes in soapy water
Remove and wash your clothes in hot soapy water immediately after exposure.
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Step 5
Rub with towel
Remove attached chiggers by rubbing down the affected skin area with a towel. Chiggers will feed for 3 to 4 days in an area if not disturbed.
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Step 6
Apply cold cream, baby oil, and nail polish
Seal the affected skin with cold cream, baby oil, and nail polish to alleviate itching.
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Itching will occur until the body neutralizes the chigger's saliva and repairs tissue damage.
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Step 7
Enjoy the summer
Enjoy the hot summer months without all the itching.
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Chiggers are only 1/150th of an inch in diameter.
