
Professional Chigger Control
Enjoy your yard without chigger bites
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Note: We do not service trailer homes or vehicles.
Comprehensive Chigger Control
Our chigger control service treats your yard to reduce these tiny pests that cause intensely itchy bites. We target high-risk areas where chiggers congregate. Monthly treatments during warm months provide the best protection.
We customize treatment frequency based on your unique circumstances and risk tolerance—whether that means monthly visits during peak season or quarterly maintenance to keep problems from starting.
What's Included
Comprehensive yard inspection
Targeted treatment of chigger hot spots
Tall grass and brush area treatment
Pet and play area focus
Vegetation management recommendations
Monthly treatments during warm months
Common Types in Our Service Area
Chigger Mite (Trombiculidae)
Chigger Identification in Our Service Area
Understanding chigger behavior helps prevent bites during outdoor activities.

Harvest Mite (Chigger)
Trombicula alfreddugesi
Identification: Microscopic larvae (1/150 inch), red-orange, 6 legs
Habitat: Tall grass, weeds, berry patches, forest edges; most active in warm months
Concern: Bites cause intense itching for 1-2 weeks; do not transmit disease in US
Source: LSU AgCenter

Chigger Habitat
High-risk areas
Identification: Overgrown lawns, tall weeds, brush piles, shaded moist areas
Habitat: Edges of forests, around ponds, unmowed areas
Concern: Treatment of yard perimeter and high-use areas reduces exposure
Source: LSU AgCenter
You shouldn't have to share your home with pests
Your home is supposed to be your sanctuary—not a place where you feel invaded and uncomfortable.
Finding droppings in your kitchen every morning
Hearing scratching sounds in the walls at night
Worrying about your family's health and safety
Feeling embarrassed to have guests over
Constantly cleaning up after pest damage
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The Romex Method: Identify, Eliminate, Protect
We believe pest control isn't about reacting to problems—it's about preventing them before they start. That's why we focus on creating an invisible barrier around your home that keeps pests out year-round.
Imagine your home the way it should be
A home where the only residents are the ones you invited. That's what our customers experience, and it's what you deserve too.
Prevention Tips
Keep grass mowed short
Clear brush and tall weeds
Use insect repellent when outdoors
Wear long pants tucked into socks in tall grass
Shower immediately after outdoor activities
Wash clothes in hot water after exposure
Why Trust Romex?
Licensed & Insured
Fully certified professionals
Same-Day Service
Fast response when you need it
Satisfaction Guarantee
Free re-treatment if pests return
Eco-Friendly Options
Ask about child & pet friendly
The Real Impact of Chiggers
Chiggers aren't just a nuisance—they pose real risks to your health, finances, and peace of mind.
Health Risks
- •Bites cause intense itching lasting 1-2 weeks
- •Scratching leads to secondary skin infections
- •Welts and rash can be widespread
- •Allergic reactions may require medical treatment
Economic Costs
- •Medical treatment for severe reactions
- •Lost productivity from discomfort
- •Yard treatment and maintenance costs
- •Landscaping modifications to reduce habitat
Emotional Toll
- •Misery from persistent itching
- •Avoidance of outdoor activities
- •Frustration when yard becomes unusable
- •Anxiety about children playing outside
Property Damage
- •Yard areas become unusable during season
- •Require ongoing vegetation management
- •May indicate overgrown or unkempt areas
- •Landscaping changes needed for control
Don't let chiggers continue to impact your life. Professional treatment stops the problem at its source.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pest Identification Guide
Learn to identify the specific species covered by this service. Click any pest for detailed biology, behavior, and prevention tips.

Silverfish
Lepisma saccharinum

European Earwig
Forficula auricularia

Chigger
Trombiculidae family

House Cricket
Acheta domesticus

Camel Cricket
Ceuthophilus species

Boxelder Bug
Boisea trivittata

Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
Halyomorpha halys

Kissing Bug
Triatoma species

Webbing Clothes Moth
Tineola bisselliella

Indian Meal Moth
Plodia interpunctella

Asian Lady Beetle
Harmonia axyridis

Pill Bug (Roly Poly)
Armadillidium vulgare

House Centipede
Scutigera coleoptrata

North American Millipede
Narceus americanus
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