Chigger Control in Texas & Oklahoma

First, do not scratch; this may increase irritation and cause infection. Wash the area with soap and water, and remove the chigger by scraping it off with your fingernail. Clean the area again and monitor it. Apply hydrocortisone cream or calamine lotion to reduce itching.

Yes, chiggers can infest Texas homes. They are usually brought inside on clothing, pets, or blankets. Once inside, they could bite you or your pets, leading to red, itchy welts.

Wash bedding and clothes in hot water where you suspect chiggers are hiding. Shower and scrub to remove any chiggers and check your pets for them too. Vacuum furniture and carpets thoroughly for any remaining chiggers. For persistent infestations, professional treatment is recommended.

Call Barefoot Mosquito & Pest Control if you think you have a chigger infestation. Our trained technicians will inspect your home, determine where chiggers may be hiding, and use appropriate treatments to make your home pest-free again.

Chigger infestations are caused by the larvae of tiny mites in the Trombiculidae family. These microscopic pests thrive in warm, humid environments such as grassy fields, forests, and areas with dense vegetation, particularly during late spring, summer, and early fall. They become a problem when they come into contact with skin, often in areas where clothing is tight.

Chigger infestations don't exactly disappear without intervention. However, their activity naturally declines under certain conditions. Chiggers thrive in Texas heat and humidity from spring through early fall. Once temperatures drop consistently below 60°F, their activity slows significantly, and they become inactive or die off at temperatures below 42°F.

Chiggers are tiny mites about 0.15 to 0.3 millimeters long, barely visible to the naked eye. To most people, they look like tiny reddish, orange, or yellowish specks. Under a magnifying glass, you'd see they have six legs, a rounded body, and a slightly hairy appearance.

Chiggers are widespread in the United States, especially in the Southeast, Midwest, and South. They are particularly common in Texas during the spring and summer months. They do not burrow into the skin as some believe. Instead, they latch onto the skin and feed on skin cells.

Chigger mites do not spread diseases to humans in most parts of the world, including North America. They are primarily a nuisance due to their bites, which cause intense itching and discomfort.

Yes, our pest control services can spray for chiggers in your home and yard. We can also use other methods to treat chiggers, depending on the type and degree of infestation.

Chiggers and fleas are similar but have key differences. Chiggers are tiny (under 0.2 mm), while fleas are about 1 to 3 mm. Fleas bite to feed on the host's blood, while chiggers pierce the skin with their mouths and inject saliva to break down skin cells.