Stinging and Biting

Chiggers are a tiny larvae of mites in the genus Eutrombicula. Their bite causes intense itching.

Bird mites, also known as northern fowl mites, are parasites of birds and domestic fowl.

Asian longhorn ticks are more commonly found in tall grass and pasture environments more so than forest environments. While they prefer to feed on wildlife and livestock, longhorned ticks will feed on pets and humans as well.

Predatory wasps are beneficial insects in a garden and landscape.

The billions of Brood X periodical cicada eggs in trees can serve as a food source for oak leaf itch mites. This has resulted in an increase in mite densities and the occurrence of mite bites to humans.