Missouri Department of Conservation
Home

Magnified Chigger

magnified chigger

Only 1/150th of an inch in diameter, tiny chiggers are hard to see without a microscope. The larval form of a type of mite, chiggers are red, but not from dining on blood as many people think.

By: Hansell F. Cross, Georgia State University

Other Content You May Like

  • Got Chiggers? It Figures!

    A report on the enemy's movements and lifestyle, as well as defenses you can take against it.

  • Frozen Ticks and Chiggers?

    After Missouri experienced some bitter cold temperatures during the first 10 days of the new year, I received questions regarding the effects of the low temperatures on this year’s populations of ticks, chiggers, armadillos and insects.

  • Chiggers

    The worst thing about Missouri summers is chiggers. They are nearly invisible but leave itchy red welts. Avoid their habitat areas, especially after noon.

  • Avoid Outdoor Pests

    Take precautions against Missouri's worst summertime pests: chiggers, mosquitoes, poison ivy, ticks and yellow jackets.

MDC's Mission, Vision, Priorities

MDC protects and manages Missouri's fish, forest, and wildlife resources.

We also facilitate your participation in resource-management activities, and we provide opportunities for you to use, enjoy and learn about nature.

Find out more

Shortened URL
http://mdc.mo.gov/node/15772
Serving Nature and You

MDC protects and manages Missouri's fish, forest, and wildlife resources.
We also facilitate your participation in resource-management activities, and we provide opportunities for you to use, enjoy and learn about nature.

Featured Pic

Check out the featured picture and other images at the MDC Media Gallery

Visit the media gallery
Popular Topics

Follow MDC on Twitter Facebook YouTube Flickr Pinterest Slideshare MDC RSS feeds

© 2013 Conservation Commission of Missouri. All rights reserved.