The larvae of chiggers do not burrow into a person's skin; they also do not suck a person's blood. Chigger larvae pierce a person's skin and inject the person with a salivary secretion that contains powerful digestive enzymes.
To stay healthy, you need to continually replenish your fluid supply. Experts recommend drinking approximately two quarts (64 ounces or about eight glasses) of water each day. Of course, if you live in an extremely hot or cold area â or if you exercise a lot â you may need to drink a gallon or more of water every day.
HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD I DRINK EVERY DAY? The National Academy of Sciences recommends drinking about 11 cups of water per day for women and 16 cups a day for men.[3] But this number can vary based on lifestyle, body size, and other factors. If you're active, you'll need to increase your daily water intake.