Asthma is a problem for numberless children, and adults, in our Phoenix AZ Valley. Dust Mites are estimated to be a factor in 50-80% of Asthmatics.
Dust Mites also cause allergic reactions, and are estimated to cause reactions in 500 million people worldwide.
Dust mites feed on sloughed HUMAN and pet (except for cats) skin, spilled food, fungi, and also pollen. Sloughed skin is mostly found in: bedding, mattresses, upholstered furniture, carpets, and stuffed animals. Bedding and mattresses provide the most conducive conditions for dust mites, because that is where people spend the most time. A typical used mattress is estimated to have 100,000 to 10 million dust mites in it. Stuffed furniture is the second most conducive area for Dust Mites.
Pest Control for Dust Mites
The most effective method for Dust Mite Control is to remove conducive conditions, sanitize, and moisture control.
- Encase mattresses & pillows in DUST MITE covers w/ zippers
- Wash in HOT water ALL bedding daily
- Remove carpets and drapes in bedrooms
- Remove stuffed furniture, carpets, and drapes where ever possible
- Vacuum daily with a HEPA- filter vacuum
- Clean ALL window coverings every 2 weeks
- Dry Clean area rugs.
- Try to keep humidity low
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