JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Backyards, wooded areas, or the city park are just a few places you could encourage chiggers as the temperatures get warm. Although harmless, these parasites can still ...

Chiggers do not burrow under your skin, and they do not suck your blood. They do pierce your skin with their mouth and produce an enzyme in their saliva that dissolves nearby skin cells.

Additionally, chiggers are often found in areas with a lot of rodents, as these are one of their preferred hosts, so keeping ...

You're more likely to encounter chiggers in hot and humid environments. Chiggers can be found in every state, but are most widespread in warmer climates, like the southern region of the US.