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Is 'chigger' an offensive term?

Asked by elbanditoroso (33158points) July 21st, 2021

Would it not be better to call them by any of their alternate names?

Trombiculidae (/trɒmbɪˈkjuːlɪdiː/; commonly referred to as chiggers, but also known as berry bugs, harvest mites, red bugs, scrub-itch mites, or aoûtats) are a family of mites.

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