Robt. from Hot Springs Village, Arkansas writes
What is the best method & material to control Chiggers in central Arkansas? Most of the yard is covered with 1-2" diameter loose rock about 2" thick. The wooden deck 1-3' off ground. I tried High Yield Turf Ranger Insect Control Granules & Bayer Advanced Complete Insect Killer Concentrate (3oz/gal).
Permethrin SFR 36.8% is not labeled for chiggers. Onslaught insecticide is labeled for chiggers and can be used both indoors and outdoors as a broadcast spray. Treatments for chiggers should begin in May and could need to continue through the summer as new chiggers move into the area. Treating the entire lawn is of little benefit because chiggers avoid direct sunlight and normally will not infest areas that are mowed or otherwise well maintained. Focus treatment on the unkempt areas of the lawn and lawn edge. You can also use Onslaught to do a barrier treatment around the outside of your home and in your crawl space to stop pests from moving indoors.
Answer last updated on: 06/19/2014
