Chiggers

[JPRambo]

Do you have a home remedy to releive the itch of them. I have somehow gotten into a nest of them.
All over my ankles. Almost can't wear my boots. Dipping them in cold water, calamine lotion, alcohol not much seems to work. Thanks for anything that helps.

 

[Jaylegger]

Polysporin with pain reliever ointment.

 

[RNeumann]

Not really home remedy but more general care with OTC meds. Oral and local antihistamines will help. Allegra, Claritin etc don’t cause drowsiness like Benadryl. Local OTC meds like hydrocortisone and Benadryl may also help. It should last a week or so. Sorry and good luck.

 

[/pine]

dig them out with a pocket knife...the itching will stop... the larvae latch on and will eat (make it itch) for days if you don't get them off or out of your skin...!

 

[3Ts]

I break the skin and scratch them out and scrub the area with 91% alcohol. It relieves the itching and starts healing in a few hours, otherwise it takes days to stop the oozing and start healing. (It does leave a big scab depending on the size of the area, but heals cleanly)

 

[RoyKing]

Chiggers do not burrow in, they bite then inject a salvia that dissolve the tissue then they eat it through feed tube. So a good scrub wash and then I like hydrocortisone mixed with colloidal silver lotion and some antihistamines.

 

[oosik]

Long ago. Visiting the wife's relatives outside Omaha. Lay down on the lawn - in the shade. First hand knowledge of chiggers. A good brisk scrub down followed with Calamine lotion. Still itched for a couple days.

 

[JPRambo]

I did not notice them the first day. The second day my feet were very itchy. Last night each bite had a blister. The wife put a knife tip through each one and put antibiotic cream on them.
I have had chiggers before but nothing like this. I think I got them at a waterfall near Clarksville, Ga walking in the grass w/o spraying the shoes. I usually have work boots on and have sprayed them many times with Deep Woods OFF.
Thanks everyone I will use all of these remedies. I want the chiggers gone as quickly as possible.

 

[2LaneCruzer]

I did not notice them the first day. The second day my feet were very itchy. Last night each bite had a blister. The wife put a knife tip through each one and put antibiotic cream on them.
I have had chiggers before but nothing like this. I think I got them at a waterfall near Clarksville, Ga walking in the grass w/o spraying the shoes. I usually have work boots on and have sprayed them many times with Deep Woods OFF.
Thanks everyone I will use all of these remedies. I want the chiggers gone as quickly as possible.

If you live in a locality for awhile, your body will build up a certain amount of immunity to the indigenous chiggers (or so they tell me) and when you go to another locality, the locals there...chiggers, mosquitoes, etc....will eat you alive. When we moved to Missouri from Western Oklahoma when my brother and I were kids, we were eaten alive by chiggers and ticks, and it was miserable.

 

[/pine]

Chiggers do not burrow in, they bite then inject a salvia that dissolve the tissue then they eat it through feed tube. So a good scrub wash and then I like hydrocortisone mixed with colloidal silver lotion and some antihistamines.

The bites heal over almost immediately It's the saliva that causes the itch...breaking the skin exposes it...

 

[rekees4300]

Do you have a home remedy to releive the itch of them. I have somehow gotten into a nest of them.
All over my ankles. Almost can't wear my boots. Dipping them in cold water, calamine lotion, alcohol not much seems to work. Thanks for anything that helps.

Try onion juice

 

[Fuddy1952]

Funny (?) Chiggers story. Many years ago Dad (rip) got chiggers on his (applesack), ran in bathroom, grabbed what he thought was ointment and spread it on. It was Ben Gay!
We had a small fan in living room, he was standing over it , fan aimed straight up. He was on fire!

 

[JPRambo]

Well after scrubbing clean and some ointment, they do feel a little better. But not gone. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Onion juice? seems like it would burn a little. What type onion? Vadalia? Purple? Yellow?

 

[Ford850]

For chiggers, or any severe itching including poison ivy, I apply VERY hot water for a minute or so. I use as hot as I can tolerate, usually starting with mildly hot and cranking it up to very hot. After a minute or two, I can tell I've deadened the itch sensation and I can pat the area dry. That tones the itching for hours, so applying hot water in the morning and evening does wonders. For awkward areas like my neck, I fold a wet washcloth and heat it in the microwave until steaming hot. Apply carefully and get the same relief.

 

[CADplans]

Back in the 1950's, when we got into them,, my older sister would put a small dab of fingernail polish on each spot,,
It REALLY seemed to help,, :thumbsup:

 

[2LaneCruzer]

Well after scrubbing clean and some ointment, they do feel a little better. But not gone. Thanks for all the suggestions.
Onion juice? seems like it would burn a little. What type onion? Vadalia? Purple? Yellow?

Never tried it on chigger bites, but onion juice will kill the pain of a bee sting ALMOST INSTANTLY. I have mentioned that before on this forum; I thought it was an old wives tale, but it really works.

 

[CADplans]

Never tried it on chigger bites, but onion juice will kill the pain of a bee sting ALMOST INSTANTLY. I have mentioned that before on this forum; I thought it was an old wives tale, but it really works.

99% of these bites are itchy and/or painful because the bite is caustic,, (high pH),,
adding a low pH (acidic) most anything will help,, onion, vinegar,,, etc,,,

The onion is neutralizing the infliction the insect leaves behind,,

 

[Ford850]

Never tried it on chigger bites, but onion juice will kill the pain of a bee sting ALMOST INSTANTLY. I have mentioned that before on this forum; I thought it was an old wives tale, but it really works.

"My eyes are burning so bad from the smell of this onion as I try to squeeze its juice using my lemon juicer, I completely forgot about my bee sting"

 

[kenmac]

I really hate chiggers. I have gotten so tire of them, that before I go out, I spray my feet, socks all the way to my knees with deet, I then put my boots on and spray them and my pants legs.

 

[ruffdog]

For chiggers, or any severe itching including poison ivy, I apply VERY hot water for a minute or so. I use as hot as I can tolerate, usually starting with mildly hot and cranking it up to very hot. After a minute or two, I can tell I've deadened the itch sensation and I can pat the area dry. That tones the itching for hours, so applying hot water in the morning and evening does wonders. For awkward areas like my neck, I fold a wet washcloth and heat it in the microwave until steaming hot. Apply carefully and get the same relief.

This also works wonders for me and I hate those bites on my feet and ankles. I fold up a 1/4 sheet of paper towel and put in the bottom of a tea cup. Then I put about 2 tablespoons of water and microwave it for about 13 seconds. Then you put the very hot compress on the bite. You want it very hot but don't burn your hide. It stops the itching so you can sleep.