Chiggers

["Alan Gillanders" <>]

Tony,
I call them mites but chiggers are mites. they come in a variety of species 
and distributions. there habits a affects are also variable.
Mabi forest on the Atherton Tablelands is noted for the scrub itch which 
results from their attack. Do not sit on rotting logs. In the North 
Johnstone River gorge country there is a burrowing mite which does not itch 
until the young ones are ready to hatch from under your skin. A little 
pustule will develop about ten days after you hae been in the 'right' area.
Regards,
Alan 

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