They are the most evil beasties, aren't they? Every time I think of a blackberry, I remember those chigger bites. Wild blackberries are good, but they're not worth it!
I got bazillions of chigger bites last year while picking blackberries. When the itching was unbearable, I would blow hot air from the hair dryer on it; a couple of minutes of pain from the heat and the itch is gone. My doctor said if it happened again to come see her and she could give me an...