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I've heard we don't have chiggers in Colorado so what little bugs could have caused severe red bites over our entire torso? We experienced intense itching, fevers and a high pulse rate. None of us felt anything while it happened.

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Extension Agents can help with pest identification and management options, but situations involving human health need to be handled by your physician.

I found an article by Colorado State University Extension that you can review as to possible causes, including chigger bites, which can occur occasionally in your state. Here's the link: http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/bug_bites.html

Please contact your local Arapaho County Extension office for additional assistance:
Website: http://www.arapahoeextension.org ; email: csu-extension@co.arapahoe.co.us ; phone: (303) 730-1920

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