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.
However, individual needs vary, depending on age, health, physical condition, activity, diet and climate. To determine your water needs, take the following into account: 1  One gallon of water per person per day, for drinking and sanitation.  Children, nursing mothers and sick people may need more water.