Dust mite is a microscopic multicellular animal.Dust mites are a major cause of allergies for a lot of people. The are in every home even though we cannot see them. They live primarily on skin cells and scales, most call dander from humans and pets.
Dust mites can be found in areas where we like to lounge, and in mattresses, carpet, furniture and even window drapes. How many are there you say, well a typical mattress could have as many as ten thousand to 10 million dust mites. How about the carpet, well about 100,000 could live in one square yard.
We are not allergic to the mite itself, but what it leaves behind. Mites are said to produce about 20 waste droppings each day. Which contain a protein that many people are allergic too. Reactions can range from itchy eyes to asthma attacks. And did you know that about 80% of the stuff you see floating in a sunbeam are skin flakes.
Dust mites can be found in areas where we like to lounge, and in mattresses, carpet, furniture and even window drapes. How many are there you say, well a typical mattress could have as many as ten thousand to 10 million dust mites. How about the carpet, well about 100,000 could live in one square yard.
We are not allergic to the mite itself, but what it leaves behind. Mites are said to produce about 20 waste droppings each day. Which contain a protein that many people are allergic too. Reactions can range from itchy eyes to asthma attacks. And did you know that about 80% of the stuff you see floating in a sunbeam are skin flakes.
HOW TO CONTROL IT
Ok here is what we can do to help control them. The number one thing we can focus on is “dust control”. This can be done by putting a plastic cover over your mattress. It is also said that fitted sheets help prevent skin scales from building up. Vaccuum the pillows on the bed and area around the bed. You should wash your sheets and blankets in really hot water (130 degrees) at least every 2 weeks, and your pillow every week. For things that can’t be washed and if small can be placed in the freezer for 24 to 48 hours to kill the mites. Try and dust weekly with a damp rag and mop. Why not go buy a spray to kill the little suckers. Well that is because there are no pesticides at this time for killing dust mites. These are just a few tips at prevention which will aid in keeping the dust mite population down and hopefully allergies to a minimum.
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