harvest lice
/ˈhɑrvɪst ˌlaɪs/
noun
- Small, parasitic mites or insect larvae that attach to the skin of animals or humans, causing itching and irritation, especially during harvest time.
- Farmers often deal with harvest-lice during the late summer when the mites are most active.
- A good shower and changing clothes can help remove harvest-lice before they start biting.
- After walking through the tall grass, the hiker found harvest-lice on his socks and ankles.