Mites (chiggers) resemble ticks in appearance. They have a body well demarcated into head, thorax and abdomen. They have 4 pairs of legs. The two important mites are: 1. trombiculid mite 2. itch mite.
Trombiculid mites
They are spider like arthropods. They transmit scrub typhus. Their life cycle involves four stages: egg, larva nymph and adult.
Control
ADVERTISEMENTS:
Same as ticks:
1. Using insecticides like DDT died and linden.
2. Filling up of cracks and crevices where these insects live.
3. By wearing protective clothing impregnated with insect repellent.