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Those damn chiggers

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by rickmur, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. rickmur

    rickmur Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Yep, after so many years of not getting them I got them yesterday. Don't know how but they got to the back of my hands. I have always had them on my legs but since useing Peramone and Muddy Boots they have been a non issue. Only thing I can guess is when I layed my treestand down to look for my lost Hootman saw they must have infeasted in the straps and transfered to my hands when I put the stand on my back. Anyway it's been so long I have forgotten the cure for the itch. I've dug them raw and they still itch. HELP
     
  2. LAEqualizer

    LAEqualizer Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Rubbing alcohol. Soak the corner of a rag and hold it on each one for several seconds. Re-soak the rag for each bite. Helps me.:D

    At least you did not get them in no-mans land.:eek:
     
  3. rickmur

    rickmur Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Tried that many times today, no help.
     
  4. Sliverflicker

    Sliverflicker Grizzled Veteran

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    I feel for ya Rick. I had over 300 bites on me in MD last year, from head to toe!
     
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    virginiashadow Legendary Woodsman

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    Rick, I am going to let you in on a secret and I am not kidding...."feminine itch products". Or "jock itch products"....those two things will stop the itch. The only things I have ever found to stop the itch.
     
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    Sliverflicker Grizzled Veteran

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    I used a slag hammer and a welding brush on mine.
     

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