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Chigger Lawn Treatment #876972

Asked July 12, 2024, 12:37 PM EDT

What should I use to kill chiggers in my yard?

Fayette County Kentucky

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Hi Laura,
Chiggers prefer taller vegetation like flower beds and brush over closely mowed lawns. Chemical treatments are not terribly effective and need to be reapplied frequently. Here is a link to more information:
https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g7398
Hope this is helpful.

Jamie Dockery (he, him) Replied July 15, 2024, 8:37 AM EDT

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Chigger Lawn Treatment #876972

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