[at-l] Bugs in N. GA.

[jbkramer@afn.org (Bryan Kramer)]

Hmm... Do you know about chiggers aka redbugs? Where are these bites
showing up? We usually bring an old piece of blue foam mat, maybe 12 or
16 inches square with us when hiking and always sit on that. Dosing the
bottom of your pants and/or top of your shoes with deet also helps.

Bryan

> 
> HELP!  Can anyone of you outdoor folks give me a clue?  I 
> keep getting bitten on and off the trail.  I never have had 
> much problem with bug bites before and I am going nuts with 
> all the histamine in my system.  My husband is also getting 
> bitten but not nearly as bad as I am.  I am getting bitten in 
> my home (right now an Airstream), tent and even hammock.  We 
> have a kitty so I thought she might have fleas, had her 
> checked but she has none.  The only kind of bugs I see 
> regularly here are small ants, but I NEVER see those on me or 
> biting me.  It is a mystery and one I hope that someone can 
> solve for me!!
> 
> Is anyone else having a problem like this?  I am hiking on 
> the A.T. a lot and wondering if I am bringing something 
> home.....must be something smaller than I can see, if that is 
> the case.
> 
> I am miserable!
> Hummingbird
> 
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