Q: I wrote you recently about ticks. The vets I go to identified the gazillions of mites on my six dogs as chiggers. They said that they don't exist in this area, so they were puzzled as to where we ...

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Warm, humid weather makes North Carolina a haven for ticks, mosquitos and chiggers - and experts say the risks may grow as the climate shifts. Here’s what state researchers recommend for prevention, ...

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Summer in Florida brings increased bug activity and itchy bites from pests like chiggers, no-see-ums and mosquitoes. Chiggers are tiny mites that leave itchy rashes, often around ankles, knees, waists ...