Another cattle-related English clichÃ© now. To âtake the bull by the hornsâ is to tackle a problem head-on, in a direct and confident manner. The phrase stems from the fact that taking a bull (a male cow) by its horns is a courageous way of dealing with it. Hereâs an example of this phrase being used:
Quick Answer. The complete life cycle of chiggers is from 40 to 70 days; the stage in which chiggers attach and feed on humans or animals lasts several days. After the larva chigger feeds, it detaches from the host to find a protected vegetated area to complete the development cycle.
You may also notice that your skin turns red and has bumps, blisters, or a hive-like rash that may take a week or two to heal. If you're a guy and you get a chigger bite in your groin area, you could get a condition known as summer penile syndrome.. It causes swelling, itching, and trouble peeing. This can last for a few days to a few weeks. Chiggers don't spread diseases.