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From: mec4n@boole.acc.Virginia.EDU (Mary ellen J. Carrera)
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Subject: CHIGGERS
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Date: 16 Aug 89 12:31:30 GMT
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Having conquered the flea problem with my cats, I now have a new one - 
CHIGGERS! I am living in Virginia, and in the last few weeks, my cats
have started getting bites that turn into hard lumps, which are so
itchy that they are scratching themselves raw, one on the neck and
the other in the armpit. My vet suggested cortisone cream, and I have
been using antibiotic cream as well, as these are open sores. Does
anyone know if flea spray will even work on chiggers (they burrow under
the skin, which causes the bumps). Anyone have any advice on how to
kill/repel these pests? I know exactly how exasperating these bites
are, because I also have some on my legs. They just don't heal!
And strangely enough, noone around here seems to know what would help.
HELP!