Dust Mites
Dust mites live in upholstered furniture, carpets, and mattresses. They
feed on shed human and animal skin scale. In order to stay hydrated,
dust mites must absorb their moisture needs from the air. If the relative
humidity is below 50 percent, dust mites dessicate (dry out). Their
appetites increase as the relative humidity climbs. This is significant
because their fecal material is the source of the dominant dust mite
allergen. Ninety percent of the population that experience any allergybased
sensitivities react to the dust mite allergen.
Dust mites live in upholstered furniture, carpets, and mattresses. They
feed on shed human and animal skin scale. In order to stay hydrated,
dust mites must absorb their moisture needs from the air. If the relative
humidity is below 50 percent, dust mites dessicate (dry out). Their
appetites increase as the relative humidity climbs. This is significant
because their fecal material is the source of the dominant dust mite
allergen. Ninety percent of the population that experience any allergybased
sensitivities react to the dust mite allergen.
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