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Itch mites in IL

16 years ago

Well, yes, I got them and they are awful. I am better now but a week ago I could not sleep the itch was so bad. I wrote to four PHD entomologists at U of I. They all replied and one of them just happened to be doing a study on what is going on. He had not yet caught any. However, I hear that today they have a sample. My concern is - I live in a heavily wooded area - I have decks - I have a pond - will I ever be able to enjoy them again. Enough whine (wine) - I will keep you posted if I get updates but it looks like they will be here till frost!!!!!!

Anyone else got bit?

Comments (2)

pecanpie
16 years ago
OK- I'll bite. (sorry!) What are itch mites?

Never heard of them, but they sound dreadful. How do you get them? Are they bedbugs? Chiggers?
shequit
Original Author
16 years ago
The itch mites fall out of oak trees. They normally feed on larvae of a fly which is found in the trees. You do not see them on your clothes and don't know you have been bitten until 10-16 hours later. They were documented in 2004 in states west of my location (IL) . I have been in contact with entomolgists at the University of Illinois. They tell me it is a new thing in our area but they will be here until the first frost. So much for me enjoying my woods and pond!
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