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Harvest mites.

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ROMILO Sat 01-Aug-26 10:35:59

Every year from July to OctoberI am plagued by harvest mites. So far this year has been particularly bad . Extremely itchy swollen red lumps that get worse as the season progresses. Has anyone come up with any solution that works. I am now at the stage where I really dont want to go outside as I know the following day several more will appear. I have tried most of the usual things so I'm just hoping someone has something different to suggest.

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JenniRen Sat 01-Aug-26 11:02:02

Interesting, ROMILO. I have a lot of red, itchy bumps and have been using Anthisan on them to stop the itching but have no idea what is causing them as I've not seen anything flying around although I've spent a lot of time outside, particularly in the garden. Perhaps it's tiny Harvest mites, also called chiggers apparently.

Does an insect repellent work? I'd like to find one that is organic and natural if possible.
Perhaps someone will have suggestions.

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JenniRen Sat 01-Aug-26 11:07:15

Just looked at some comparison pictures and mine are probably midge bites.

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