Chiggers! Ouch!

[momto3]

I have a massive infestation of chiggers in my garden and I am allergic to their bites. My arms, legs and abdomen are covered with bites which are surrounded by huge rashes. Plus, they are getting my kids too. This is with bug spray! Does anyone have any ideas on how to get the chiggers out of my garden? I am not enjoying my garden much at all this year because of this. I would prefer not to use a chemical spray on the veggies we are going to eat. Plus I do not want to kill all the "good" bugs in my garden. Thanks for any advice.

Tracy

[hippywife]

1. Maybe this will help.

http://www.dirtdoctor.com/view_question.php?id=696

Chiggers are the most annoying pests. I feel for you! :hug:

[flying_wahini]

2. sulfur powder

get 100% strength...


fill an old tube sock with it.... tie off the top with a rubber band..

powder yourself down with the sulfur..... try not to inhale while doing this...


we used to do this all the time... no side effects except for no more chigger

bites...

[Vinca]

3. Do you suppose that would work for ticks as well?

I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease on Monday and the only place I could have gotten it was from a tick in or near the garden.