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Originally Posted by tpitt
I also hike and prefer doing so in wooded areas. I rarely gave it much thought up north but here, I do NOT go into the woods in the Spring, Summer or Fall. Not only are snakes a concern but the chiggers are enough to keep anyone indoors through all 3 seasons.
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Great info. Thanks very much to you and all who have responded.
I used to jog in the woods in a huge park near my home so that's a big thing for me. I'll keep my running activity to a safe concrete trail.
I hate to admit my ignorance, but I had never heard of a chigger. So I did some research:
Howstuffworks "What are chiggers and how do they bite?"
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