Avoid sitting or lying directly on grass, brush, or leaf litter
Wear long sleeves, long pants, and closed-toe shoes in grassy or wooded areas
Tuck pants into socks and shirts into pants
Use insect repellent with DEET, picaridin, or permethrin as directed
Treat clothing and gear with permethrin
Stay on clear paths and avoid tall grass and dense vegetation
Shower and wash skin with soap after being outdoors
Change clothes promptly after outdoor activity
Wash outdoor clothing in hot water and dry on high heat
Keep lawns trimmed and remove brush, weeds, and leaf litter
Create a dry barrier of gravel or wood chips between lawns and wooded areas
Avoid outdoor seating directly on the ground in chigger-prone areas