collecting chiggers
Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:51 pm
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Chiggers measure a mere 1/150th of an inch, and so are nearly impossible to see with the human eye.
A possible way to collect chiggers:
Chiggers prefer moist, shady areas with thick vegetation, so focus your sampling efforts on these places in your yard. Don't bother sampling for chiggers in areas that get full sun, or where you keep the lawn mowed short.
To sample your yard for chiggers, you'll need one or more squares of black cardboard, each about 6 inches by 6 inches. Stand the cardboard squares on edge in areas where you suspect chiggers may be. Leave the squares in place for several minutes.
Look closely at the cardboard once you've left it for a few minutes. If chiggers are present, they will climb up the cardboard
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Chiggers measure a mere 1/150th of an inch, and so are nearly impossible to see with the human eye.
A possible way to collect chiggers:
Chiggers prefer moist, shady areas with thick vegetation, so focus your sampling efforts on these places in your yard. Don't bother sampling for chiggers in areas that get full sun, or where you keep the lawn mowed short.
To sample your yard for chiggers, you'll need one or more squares of black cardboard, each about 6 inches by 6 inches. Stand the cardboard squares on edge in areas where you suspect chiggers may be. Leave the squares in place for several minutes.
Look closely at the cardboard once you've left it for a few minutes. If chiggers are present, they will climb up the cardboard
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