The mites, which are commonly found in humid regions, can leave itchy bites all over the skin. By Carly Stern Dr. Stephanie Lareau whizzed through the trees on her mountain bike in Roanoke, Va ...

As if all the biting bugs that are visible to the naked eye weren’t nuisance enough during the summer, the tiny chigger is nearly impossible to spot and produces giant welts that are maddeningly itchy ...

Chiggers and scabies are the mites that bite. Yep, both of these little biters are actually mites, which makes them arachnids, not insects. That means they are more closely related to ticks than ...

Chiggers live in tall weeds and grass, berry patches, and wooded areas. They may be in your backyard, by the lake, and along your favorite hiking trail.

One such family is that of Margaret Wairimu. Unable to seek treatment, Wairimu and her family were so devastated by jiggers that even their walking styles changed.

Jiggers are generally made from metal, and the most common material is stainless steel. Copper, gold, and other finishes make for a nice-looking bar cart but typically require handwashing.

“The jiggers used to cause a lot of discomfort for my entire family.” According to Tobias Ndege, the head of operations of Standard Prestige Jusi, the situation in the home is unbearable.

Scrub typhus is a type of bacterial infection. You can get it when a small, infected mite called a chigger bites you. Learn more about signs to watch for and how you can avoid them.

Both bed bugs and chiggers are tiny parasites that can cause uncomfortable pimple-like ... The first line of treatment for both bedbug and chigger bites is to avoid scratching them and leaving ...

Key facts about tungiasis/jiggers. Jigger infestation, also known as Tungiasis, presents a significant health challenge especially in impoverished regions.