Strange, itchy MITE BITES could be linked to the 2024 cicada emergence

While the great cicada emergence of 2024 may have ended, there’s one lingering impact that some in the Chicago area might notice: mites, some of which can lead to an itchy rash for those who are bitten, as Patrick Fazio explains.

[coreyrowe]

These mites have bitten me up like crazy these last few weeks. I hate them with a passion. Mosquito bites are relatively easy to manage but these mites are in a category of their own.

[ashleydamico]

These were the itchiest thing I’ve ever had!! Massive welts. Misery for 8-10 days

[xenjanobody]

I can’t explain how awful these bites are, nor how unfair it is that I’m the only one they bite, my boyfriend never gets bit but I wake up in pain and mega itchy. I rarely go outside. Idk what to do

[dusza]

My pickleballs friends and I are bit up daily by these little falkers. Super itchy and annoying.

[goxyeagle]

Damn nature...just when you think you're prepared for everything 😡

[bdubb]

Theres no link. This has never been documented...independent journalist our there??? No relationship of cicadas and mites.

[ginolorenzo]

stop lying
these bugs never bit anyone

[ChicagoWheels]

😂😂😂More like Jumpin South of the Boarder BodyBuddies😮😮😮😅😅