What is a Chigger? How to stop from getting bit and the itching.

Best way to stop chigger bites from itching is to stop the swelling. Do home remedies work? Does Avon lotion, dryer fabric softener sheets, vicks vapor rub, or other potions work better than the deet in Off? Those pesky chigger bites can really hurt. Itchy, swollen bumps can drive you crazy. Stop the chigger bites with a proven method that won't cost you much.
The waist band of your underwear is a common place to be bitten. Where do chiggers come from? Are they in the grass or trees? What are chiggers? Why do they hurt so bad? Will nail polish help? Is the chigger still in the skin? Myths and old wives tales about chiggers.