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CHIGGERS

Last post 09-20-2009 6:27 AM by crittergirl. 3 replies.
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  • 09-19-2009 6:24 AM

    CHIGGERS

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    went out on a trail with my horse this past week and just had our first experience with chiggers---NOT FUN---my mare is uncomfortable and irritable and of course i now have unwanted extra work but we are dealing with the situation---any suggestions on preventing this in the future?---i am sure someone out there has a few good ideas---HELP
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  • 09-19-2009 7:17 AM In reply to

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    http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/2000/2100.html


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  • 09-19-2009 11:22 AM In reply to

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    Nasty little critters.  Great information on that link, FH.  Thanks.
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  • 09-20-2009 6:27 AM In reply to

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    FH- that was very informative, thanks!  Who would put on flea collars and cattle ear tags?  That seems like a weird idea and kind of obvious that it wouldn't be safe.

    Good luck with your mare, poor girl must be very itchy.

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