Summer's Most Wanted: The Chigger Crew

Greenville's Tiny Outlaws of Summer

Most Greenville homeowners have heard of chiggers.

Few have actually seen one.

That's because the most successful criminals don't operate in plain sight.

This summer, Home Run Pest & Termite Control is introducing three of the most wanted offenders currently operating in tall grass, overgrown vegetation, and unsuspecting backyards across Greenville.

Meet Charleston Chigger.
Rockalita Scratchalotta.
And Sergeant Scratch.

Charleston Chigger
The Ambush Artist
Charleston doesn't kick down doors.

He waits.

Patiently.

You'll find him lurking in tall grass, weeds, brushy areas, and overgrown vegetation, waiting for unsuspecting victims to walk by.

Unlike mosquitoes, chiggers don't fly.

Their strategy is much simpler.

Hide.

Wait.

Ambush.

With Greenville's combination of established neighborhoods, rural properties, open fields, parks, and outdoor recreation areas, homeowners may encounter chiggers while mowing, gardening, exploring local trails, or spending time outdoors with family.

Many residents don't realize that a quick walk through an overgrown area can be enough to trigger an encounter.

Rockalita Scratchalotta
The Itch Queen
Then there's Rockalita.

She's the one people remember long after the encounter.

The itching associated with chiggers can become extremely irritating and may last for several days.

By the time the itching begins, the original encounter has often been forgotten.

That's exactly how Rockalita likes it.

Whether you're gardening, tending flower beds, attending outdoor events, watching the kids play, working around the property, or simply enjoying a summer evening outdoors, she specializes in making sure the memory lingers.

Sergeant Scratch
The Enforcer
Charges:

• Conducting unauthorized field exercises
• Encouraging nonstop scratching
• Making outdoor recreation considerably less enjoyable

Sergeant Scratch doesn't start the operation.

He finishes it.

Tall grass, unmanaged vegetation, and favorable conditions create opportunities for repeated encounters.

In Greenville, where residents enjoy everything from backyard cookouts and youth sports to fishing, hiking, and outdoor community events, favorable conditions can create opportunities for uncomfortable encounters.

Sergeant Scratch doesn't discriminate.

Whether you're enjoying your backyard, working around a larger property, or your dog is exploring along a fence line, what begins as a simple walk through the yard can quickly turn into several days of itching and irritation.

Operation Cleanup
The good news?

Every criminal organization has weaknesses.

Reducing tall grass, trimming vegetation, and maintaining outdoor areas can help make your property less
attractive to chiggers.

For homeowners looking for additional protection, Home Run Pest & Termite Control offers treatment options designed to help reduce chigger activity and make outdoor spaces more enjoyable.

While these three characters may have different nicknames, they're all wanted for the same thing: making outdoor activities considerably less enjoyable.

If Charleston Chigger, Rockalita Scratchalotta, and Sergeant Scratch have been operating in your backyard, it may be time to put Home Run Pest & Termite Control on the case.

We'll shut them down—and help you get your yard back.

Home Run Pest & Termite Control
homerunpest.com
972-800-6354