I seem to remember my mother using 'CAMPHO PHENIQUE' (SIC?) it was a very
arometic oily substace. Of course, mother use this for a cure all for
everything. Also, would olive oil be something that would smother the
chiggers and not be damamging to the skin or tender areas that the chigger,
ticks and other varmints of this type congregate?
John Adams
Texas

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From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history
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Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 10:32 AM
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Subject: Re: cemetery

On Mon, 17 Apr 2006 11:30:29 -0400, Barrett Decker wrote
> Maurice- Have you run across any really good method of getting rid of
> chiggers once they've burrowed in? I've tried kerosene and
> fingernail polish with no luck

Don't use fingernail polish, use fingernail polish remover. It's the mixture
of oil and acetone that gets them. You can prevent them by dusting your
clothing with powdered sulphur.

Regards,

Tom Apple

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