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What is a dust mite?

House dust mites are microscopic eight-legged spiders that primarily live off of dead skin cells shed from humans and their pets. Dust mites are harmless to most people. They don't carry diseases, but they can cause allergic reactions in asthmatics and others who are allergic to their feces.

Where can they be found?

There are from 100,000 to 10 million dust mites in our beds. They also are found on our floors, carpets, furniture, and in the air we breathe. The most allergenic component of house dust is often dust mites, microscopic, spider-like insects. The allergen may be either the hard outer shell of the mite or a substance the creature excretes or secrets.

Beds are a prime habitat (where 1/3 of life occurs). Ten percent of the weight of a two year old pillow can be composed of dead mites and their droppings. Mites prefer warm, moist surroundings such as the inside of a mattress when someone is on it. A favorite food is dander (both human and animal skin flakes). About 80% of the material seen floating in a sunbeam is actually skin flakes. Also, bedroom carpeting and household upholstery support high mite populations.

How long do they live?

Adult females lay up to 40 to 80 eggs singly or in small groups of three to five. The life cycle from egg to adult is about one month with the adult living an additional one to three months. The diet is varied with the primary food source, consisting of dander (skin scales) from humans and animals. However, needed nutrients can be provided from fish food flakes, pet food, fungi, cereals, crumbs, etc.

What solutions does Healthy Home sell?

DustMiteX™ Dust Mite & Flea Control kills dust mites in carpets and furniture naturally. DustMiteX™ is a natural, powdered, Boron compound that mixes completely in warm water to use as a spray on upholstered furniture or in a hot water carpet-cleaning machine. This unique product is safe for use in all rooms of your house. EPA registered and medical studies have proved DustMiteX™ is completely safe for your family and pets.

The PureStar combines 6 proven air-cleaning technologies into one unit. It has a HEPA filter, which is 99.97% effective at removing particles such as allergens. It also has an ionizer, which has been proven in government studies to enhance the performance of HEPA filters. Its UV light destroys micro-organisms such as dust mites and mold. It effectively removes dust, allergens, mold, micro-organisms, cigarette smoke, odors, chemicals, bacteria and much more.