House Dust Mite Facts

It is the house dust mite waste, and not the mites themselves, that triggers asthmatic and allergic attacks. Research has revealed this trigger is a microscopic protein in the mite excrement called Der p1.

Mites live on carpets, pillows, upholstered furniture, blankets, mattresses, in the air handling system, etc.

The average dust mite is 0.5mm in length, not visible to the naked eye. Over 7,000 can fit on a fingernail.

A dust mite molds several times during its life producing 200 times its weight in waste and will lay 300 eggs. Each mite produces 40 to 100 feces pellets per day. The mites' droppings are coated in an enzymatic slimy

substance, which after drying become mixed with other particles forming household dust.