Chiggers suck

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Insane3D

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I don't beleive we have those up here in Northern New England...thank god. The fact that you can't see them sucks...
 
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Originally posted by: Nitemare
Nail polish over the bump to sufficate them, if you don't have any maybe superglue?

are you sure it isnt nail polish remover? either way, thats the remedy i have known people to use effectively
 

Insane3D

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Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
Originally posted by: Nitemare
Nail polish over the bump to sufficate them, if you don't have any maybe superglue?

are you sure it isnt nail polish remover? either way, thats the remedy i have known people to use effectively

Nail Polish remover is usually just acetone based, it wouldn't seal anything I don't think...
 
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Originally posted by: Insane3D
Originally posted by: HardcoreRobot
Originally posted by: Nitemare
Nail polish over the bump to sufficate them, if you don't have any maybe superglue?

are you sure it isnt nail polish remover? either way, thats the remedy i have known people to use effectively

Nail Polish remover is usually just acetone based, it wouldn't seal anything I don't think...

yeah i think you are right
 

Auryg

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Originally posted by: Nitemare
Nail polish over the bump to sufficate them, if you don't have any maybe superglue?

Yep, this works. Of course, try to go for the clear nail polish.

I've had chiggers a few times, and this always does away with them quickly.
 

tfinch2

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Walgreens sells a product called "Chiggerid", and only walgreens. Runs about 4-5 dollars for a tiny bottle. Works wonders.
 

xSauronx

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i got these once as a kid, all over my crotch....spent an hour and a half with rubbing alcohol and tweezers picking them off =(
 

GuitarDaddy

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Originally posted by: Nitemare
Nail polish over the bump to sufficate them, if you don't have any maybe superglue?

Yep, clear nail polish is the best! Take it from an old Texan:)


And by far the worst place to get them is on your scrotum:(
 

Nitemare

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Originally posted by: tfinch2
Walgreens sells a product called "Chiggerid", and only walgreens. Runs about 4-5 dollars for a tiny bottle. Works wonders.

In the South you can get this for the itchiness as well.
 

11thHour

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Chiggars run rampant in the redneck belt. They aren't alone though, if they don't get you the ticks might, including deer ticks with lyme disease.