Clusters of small bites on the ankles could signal chiggers while larger welts on exposed arms and legs might be due to mosquitoes, for instance. In addition to the rash, experts will want to know ...

The tissue around this “bite” hardens into a tube similar to a straw, allowing the chigger to suck up now liquefied skin cells. Feeding (or drinking) can continue for three to four days ...

For those who were bitten, flu-like symptoms or bullseye-shaped rashes could ... commonly sought by chiggers. So ankles, backs of knees, crotch areas and armpits. The bites cause itchy welts ...