Seriously, if I somehow found myself in possession of a property up north (or somewhere in a wooded area) I'd take out the trees within a nice 1000 ft. perimeter around my house -- and be darn careful when walking in the woods (only with long sleeve shirts on, etc.)
It makes me want to go outside right now and give the chiggers and scorpions a hug.
...or maybe not.
Seriously, though, chiggers are just a nuisance -- they only cause red bumps or even welts that itch horribly for 7-10 days, and they sting you in the softest flesh you have (groin, armpits, around your waistline, etc.)
And scorpions are pretty easy to kill (they move slow and sometimes just sit there) and even if they manage to sting you, it just feels like 3 or 4 wasps stung you in the same spot. A bit of baking soda paste, and 15 minutes later you're fine.
But ticks can practically kill you, or at least do permanent damage normally associated with an industrial accident!