A common trigger for allergies.
Very tiny creatures (microscopic, or just barely visible) that live in the dust in people's homes. They are present both in visible dust (under the bed or behind the couch, for example) and in soft places like pillows, mattresses, blankets, and stuffed animals. They thrive especially when the air is humid. Many people are allergic to dust mites, and trying to reduce the number of them in the home is part of many asthma control plans. (For an extremely extensive discussion of dust mites, see the AAIR dust mite section.
are small animals closely related to spiders and ticks that live in bedding, couches, carpet, stuffed toys and old clothing. Dust mites feed on the dead skin that falls off the bodies of humans and animals and on other organic material found where they live. Dust mites are second only to pollen in causing allergic reactions that range from itchy noses and eyes to severe asthma attacks.
(dust-mite) - little creatures that you can't see, that live in mattresses, pillows, and carpets. They don't bite or spread any germs, but their droppings and carcasses contain a powerful allergen to which a lot of people are allergic.
Dust mites may be either of two mite species, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus or D. farinae, that feed on shed skin cells and produce excrement. This dust mite excrement is a common household allergen associated especially with asthma and respiratory allergies.
Tiny insects, unable to be seen without a microscope, that are present in carpet, stuffed animals, upholstered furniture, and bedding including pillows, mattresses, quilts, and other bed covers — Dust mites are one of the most common asthma triggers. They grow best in areas with high humidity.
microscopic organisms that lives in dust.
Tiny creatures related to spiders and ticks. They are found in house dust. House dust mites, due to their very small size, are not visible to the eye, and live for approximately 3 to 4 months. The two most commonly occurring dust mites are the American house dust mite, ( Dermatophagoides farinae) and the European house dust mite, ( Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus).
Microscopic animals (related to spiders) that live in our homes and feed on dead skin flakes. Most prevalent in bedding, carpets and soft furnishings. Up to two million dust mites can live in a mattress. Their faeces (droppings) are major a major trigger of allergies and asthma.
Microscopic insects that are commonly found in household dust. They are the frequent cause of dust allergies.
tiny organisms, commonly found in bedding, furniture, and carpeting, which feed on dust. The waste produced by dust mites can cause nasal allergy symptoms.
Tiny insects that eat dead skin flakes and live in dust. Dust mites are a common allergen.
Microscopic creatures, related to spiders, which thrive in bedding and carpets, commonly feeding on flakes of shed human skin. Dust mite excretions have been recognized as a significant cause of allergies and asthma.
A microscopic organism that lives in dust.
Microscopic insects that live in household dust and are common allergens. Dust mites live on dead skin cells and can be found in large numbers in mattresses, pillows, carpets, curtains and furniture.
Microscopic insects, usually found in house dust, that live in places like mattresses, pillows, and carpets. They don't bite or spread any germs, but their droppings and carcasses contain a powerful allergen to which a lot of people are allergic.
These pests are in the arachnid family which includes spiders, scorpions and ticks. Dust mites feed on dead skin that sloughs from our bodies. They live their whole lives in mattresses, pillows, and in dark corner dust bunnies: hatching, growing, eating, defecating, mating, laying eggs. Yes, this is pretty gross. Dust mites do very well in fibers like cotton, wool, and polyester; they cannot survive in natural latex and don't do well in memory foam, either. Allergies like rashes and trouble breathing are often attributable to dust mites.