In cases of severe dermatitis or secondary infection associated with chigger bites, a doctor should be consulted.
Two genera of chigger mites, each containing many species, are of concern to deployed military forces.
Also, a black necrotic lesion known as an eschar develops where the chigger fed.
Sunlight that penetrates the grass will make the lawn drier and make it less favorable for chigger survival.
In some cases, the chigger is still present when the bite appears.
Taking a hot bath when already covered with chigger bites may in fact be very uncomfortable and increase itching symptoms.
Another good strategy is to recognize the chigger habitat to avoid exposure in the first place.
