Chiggers Refuse to Take Cold for an Answer

Old Crazy

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Oct 13, 2007
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Stinking Creek, NJ
I walked through all kinds of grass, weeds, and bushes in the pines 1-2 weeks ago and didn't get one chigger on me. I have read that chiggers are not active in temperatures below 60 degrees, and it was below 60 when I was out there, so maybe that's true...or maybe it was the 1/2 can of permethrin I sprayed on my pants and shoes? ;)
 

Boyd

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Jul 31, 2004
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Ben's Branch, Stephen Creek
I haven't seen any for awhile, but looks like we have a very warm week ahead with temperatures up into the 70's. Will need to look out for ticks. And I thought I could put away the permethrin for the year…. :(
 

Old Crazy

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Oct 13, 2007
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Stinking Creek, NJ
I'll say it's warm. I was out fishing yesterday afternoon on a lake and at dusk I got swarmed by mosquitos! I can't ever remember mosquitos in November?
 

Jason Howell

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Nov 23, 2009
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Went through many acres today in search of a friend's shot deer. No chiggers, but plenty of tickets and a few mosquitos.
 
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