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Taking precautions before and after you venture into places that make ideal hiding spots for chiggers can prevent the itchy, scratchy bites they can leave behind. (Chris Swann/Texas A&M AgriLife)
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Chigger season tips to beat the itch

Chiggers don’t burrow into skin or feed on blood, but their bites can leave behind days of itching. Read More

Striped mosquito eating blood on human skin. (Adobe Stock │ #306185088 - witsawat)
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Reduce mosquitoes by taking away their habitat

Aedes mosquitoe is sucking blood on human skin. (Photo: iStock - panom)
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Mosquito season is upon us. Understanding where these pesky blood-sucking pests develop can help you reduce their populations around your home and protect you from bites. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Mosquito on kids skin. (iStock - FamVeld)

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