Dust Mites and Effective Ways to Get Rid of Their Nests

Dust Mites and Effective Ways to Get Rid of Their Nests. Dust mites are very small insects that are widespread in temperate, subtropical, and tropical countries such as Indonesia. This animal can cause allergic reactions in some people who are sensitive to it.

Unlike other types of mites, dust mites do not bite or even penetrate the surface of human skin. These small animals can usually cause asthma to flare up in some people when exposed to protein from feces, urine, or body inhaled through the nose. 

Facts about dust mites

There are a few facts about dust mites that you need to know, such as:

1. Body shape and size 

Dust mites cannot be seen with the naked eye due to their very small size, which is <0.5 mm.

2. Breeding grounds

As the name implies, dust mites live in dusty rooms, both indoors and outdoors. However, these small animals can only live and breed in environments with temperatures around 25–30°C and humidity of 70–80%.

Well, the places where dust mites usually nest and lay eggs are mattresses, pillows, blankets, sheets, sofas, carpets, curtains or curtains, and dolls. 

Female dust mites are capable of producing up to 50 eggs per day. If the temperature and humidity of the air are optimal, the development of dust mites from eggs to adults usually takes about a month.

3. Food dust mites

The main food of dust mites is dead skin flakes, which are peeled off from the human body and pets. In addition, dust mites also sometimes feed on fungal spores and pollen to survive. 

How to get rid of dust mite nests

While not all dust mite populations can be eradicated, there are a few things you can do to reduce their numbers. The following are some ways you can get rid of dust mites: 

• Clean the floors and furniture of the house with a mop or damp cloth.
• Wrap or wrap the bed, pillows, and bolsters with anti-allergic sheets.   
• Wash your bed, pillowcases and bolsters, and blankets with hot water and detergent at least once a week.
• Regularly clean mattresses, curtains, carpets, sofas, crevices of household furniture with a vacuum cleaner. 
• Use a mask when cleaning your home.
• If possible, use a humidifier or air conditioner (AC) for areas that are too humid.

Here are some things you need to know about dust mites. To reduce exposure and disrupt the life cycle of dust mites, keep your home clean by cleaning every room in the house regularly. In this way, it is possible to reduce the number of health problems that can be caused.   

If after applying several methods to get rid of dust mites, but you still feel allergy symptoms such as coughing, sneezing and shortness of breath, contact your doctor online immediately. This way, the doctor can make treatment recommendations that are appropriate to the cause and condition of your body.

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