Three new chigger mite species discovered on rodents in Thailand

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Three new chigger mite species discovered on rodents in Thailand

BANGKOK: -- Three new species of chigger mites have been discovered in Thailand, and are described in an article in the Journal of Medical Entomology.

The new species were discovered as part of a broad sampling effort across 11 provinces in Thailand, and they were found on rodents. With the addition of these three species, there are now 99 known species of chiggers in Thailand.

The three mites all belong to different genera, but they belong to the same family, Trombiculidae. This finding is important because trombiculid mites can be vectors of scrub typhus.

The first newly discovered species is called Trombiculindus kosapani. It was named after Kosa Pan, a Siamese diplomat and minister in the 1600s.

Full story: http://phys.org/news/2016-01-chigger-mite-species-rodents-thailand.html

-- PHYS ORG 2016-01-08

[Somtamnication]

If anyone calls me a chigger, I done will woop yoh a$$, whitey!

[piersbeckett]

If anyone calls me a chigger, I done will woop yoh <deleted>, whitey!

I believe it's being referred to as the 'ch' word in polite circles.

[ggt]

Can anyone apply for a job checking rodents for chiggers? Or, is this job held by Cambodians only?

[Toknarok]

More info about chiggers here...http://www.wildlifethailand.com/forums/1-general-info-discussion/215-ticks-chiggers-and-mites-walking-season

[ronwparker]

what is a chigger mite and what harm does it do in humans?

[Rob13]

what is a chigger mite and what harm does it do in humans?

Tiny little bugs that burrow in your skin and make itchy red bumps.

[khaowong1]

In my whole life, from toddler to old man, I never once had visioned my life as a "chigger" inspector.

[cyberfarang]

Can these mites also affect domesticated animals, dogs, cats and chickens and from them be passed on to humans?

In Thailand no matter how clean, sooner or later rats and the odd mouse will invade the home. We have had rats in the loft and a mouse sneak in at night under a door. What`s the chances of getting an infestation of these mites in Thailand and what preventative measures can we take?

[Rob13]

Yes, mange is caused by mites.

[kannot]

on a recent trip to Pattaya i was disgusted with the amount of rats on the beach at night........Thais learn nothing from their dirty ways

[Crazy chef 1]

Think I will restrain from Commenting about rodents....