What Attracts Chiggers?

Being able to savor your outdoor living spaces is one of life’s simple, essential pleasures. After a long day at work or during a hot summer day, resting on your patio, deck, or other space hits the spot like nothing else. Unfortunately, a variety of pests can disrupt these serene moments; chiggers are one of them. If you’ve never seen a chigger before, that’s no surprise because, despite their vibrant red color, these mites are no larger than the period at the end of a sentence. Due to their size, these biters are very difficult to notice, especially when they find their way into your pants leg or your socks.

Chiggers are attracted to numerous variables, including carbon dioxide (which we emit), body heat, and body odors. Each of these factors can make humans an easy target for these mites, which deliver itchy bites from feeding on our skin. These pests are very difficult to notice, so professional chigger control is your best bet against them.

Limitations of At-Home Remedies for Cincinnati Chigger Control

Chiggers can be a serious issue on your property, so may have attempted DIY chigger control. Unfortunately, there aren’t many avenues to take with this approach since most methods only provide symptomatic relief from bites. For example, taking a hot shower to dislodge chiggers and using itch-relief creams are the best ways to relieve symptoms, but they do nothing to address the core issue. For that, professional assistance is required.

Chigger Control & Why Professional Help is Essential

At Mosquito Squad of East Cincinnati-NKY, we are capable of tackling all sorts of common pest issues, including chiggers. How do we do this? We start by assessing your yard to determine the extent of your chigger issues. Sometimes these pests can even evade our attention, so the best way to target these pests is by treating the perimeter of your property with our powerful barrier treatments as well as any areas you know of that typically harbor chiggers. By layering treatments on your yard’s perimeter and interior, chiggers will no longer feel welcome, and if they come in contact with our treatments, it is likely the last thing they will do. Know that you are in good hands with us. Our treatments are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so you can rest assured that our services will deliver outstanding results every time!

Body odor, carbon dioxide, and heat all attract chiggers. To keep them away, Mosquito Squad is here to offer reliable chigger control solutions. Give us a call today at (513) 666-5354 to learn more about us or sign up for your first treatment!