Dust mites are a species of mites which infest the skins of animals and humans and cause infections such as eczema or scabies. The size of the mite is microscopic and can only be recognized by the symptoms it generates.
During the sixties when experts tried to determine the cause of dust allergies it became clear that the real cause came exclusively from mites. Mites breed on organic materials, such as flour, meat and fish meal, and sometimes they can attack the human skin and cause infections.
The mite’s itch is caused by the droppings of dust mites and contact can be harmful because they are known to cause allergic reaction in people who are sensitive to them. When these mites come into contact with the nose and respiratory system the allergic reaction is characterized by sneezing, runny and/or bleeding nose, swollen eyelids and itching. Asthma patients may also die from an acute allergic reaction to mites.
Concern about the existence of dust mites should develop if an itch occurs for no apparent reason. In such cases, it is imperative that contact with a professional pest control company is made.
MITES CONTROL STRATEGIES:
PEST CONTROL OPERATIONS ARE COMPLEMENTARY TREATMENTS TO PREVENT THE DEVELOPMENT OF DUST MITES
PREVENTIVE MEASURES THAT ARE RECOMMENDED:
- Using a powerful vacuum, suction all areas of beds, carpets, couches, etc.
- Dust mites controlling measures are used as complementary to preventive treatment. This is done by spraying pesticides in advance s on all floor areas, walls, behind pictures, mattresses, rugs and more. Spraying should cover all the surface of the floor to a height of at least two meters.
- Against the younger mites a combined preparations of growth regulators and pesticides should be applied.
- After the dust mites controlling measure has been completed wash thoroughly all the sheets on the beds in infected rooms, in temperatures of 60 degrees and above.