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Fighting the Invisible Enemy.
More than 7000 dust mites can fit on a fingernail and can be found in every type of textile including carpet, upholstery and bed linens. Dust mite allergens are a leading source of allergies which can have serious health consequences.
House Dust Mite Facts
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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.
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Mites live on carpets, pillows, upholstered furniture, blankets, mattresses, in the air handling system, etc.
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The average dust mite is 0.5 mm in length, not visible to the naked eye. Over 7,000 can fit on a fingernail.
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A dust mite molts 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 mitesí droppings are coated in an enzymatic slimy substance, which after drying become mixed with other particles forming household dust.
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