Category: Dust mites

Dust mite mattress covers are without a doubt, the first line of defense against dust mites. Dust mites by themselves pose no threat to people. They are microscopic creatures that don’t bite, they are not parasites and don’t invade our bodies. In other words, the dust mites themselves are not a problem. The problem is […]

Dust mites affect most homes in the United States, and when they are in your linens, carpets, and curtains, knowing how to kill dust mites is important. Simply becoming familiar with dust mites and there needs will allow you to kill dust mites effectively. This article will touch on a few facts, and factors about […]

Dust mites are a common cause of childhood asthma. One recent article by a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer listed dust mites as the number three trigger of childhood asthma attacks. Some experts even believe that as many as two out of three children with childhood asthma are allergic to dust mite allergens. Dust Mite Allergens Dust […]

Does your home have dust mites? Odds are good that it does. Almost every home has dust mites – even those that are fastidiously clean. How can this be? A dust mite is a tiny little bugs that are nearly invisible to the naked eye. A dust mite is so small it is measured in […]

Understanding dust mites is the first step to learning how to control dust mites in your home. Dust mites are microscopic bugs that live in your mattresses, pillows, carpets, rugs and just about every place in your home where dust can be found. Dust mites go through four stages of development – egg, larva, nymph […]

Dust mites love your bedding. It’s warm, it’s humid and the dead skin you shed represents a veritable buffet for dust mites. In fact, you can think of your bedding as a five-star hotel for dust mites. Here’s something that may make you go, “yuck.” There have been estimates that the typical used mattress contains […]

Most allergists agree there is no way to kill all the dust mites in your home. In fact, one expert recently said that you could put your bedding in boiling oil for 10 minutes but the dust mites would still be back the next day. That being said, you can reduce the symptoms of dust […]

Dust mite allergies are caused by an allergic reaction to proteins produced by dust mites that can be found in dust mites fecal matter, partially digested dust particles and decomposing body parts from dead dust mites. If you or someone in your family has a dust mite allergy, then dust mite pillow covers and dust […]