Are there chiggers in western Washington state?

1. Are there chiggers in Western WA?
2. Which states have chiggers?
3. Where are chiggers most commonly found?
4. How can I tell if my yard has chiggers?

Are there chiggers in Western WA?

Chigger mites are common throughout the United States, including the Pacific Northwest, though especially in the Midwest and South. They are most active during the warmer months, when temperatures average above 60 degrees F.

Which states have chiggers?

In the United States, you will find chiggers all over the lower Midwest. Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Iowa are all primary chigger areas where the tiny bugs are almost impossible to avoid.

Where are chiggers most commonly found?

Where Are Chiggers Found: Chiggers are found in all parts of the world. They are commonly found in damp, low-lying areas, such as forests, blackberry patches, brush thickets, along margins of swamps, in gardens, parks, grassy areas, around streams and rivers or lakes where the ground is damp.

How can I tell if my yard has chiggers?

Check for chigger mites with a small, dark piece of cardboard. Place it on the ground (upright), and watch for very tiny red or bright orange mites to crawl rapidly from the bottom to the top.