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Are you a victim of dust mites?
Not the greatest feeling - being bitten by a dust mite. It's an extremely irritating insect to many with sensitive skin. You can't even identify the bite without examining the victim in a lab setting. The bites are so small, they are almost indistinguishable from similar insects, so the diagnosis is difficult. In some cases, you need to perform a "skin scraping" to determine which insect is the culprit. Alternatively, you can sometimes obtain a sample with a small vacuum. House mites are small: from 1/200 of an inch to 1/25 of an inch. Often not visible to the human eye. They have 4 legs, and mouth parts arranged so they appear to have a head. They don't actually bite humans. Humans are sensitive to these critters because they develop allergies to their feces, which are found in almost every nook and cranny of modern bedrooms and home furniture.
Pigeons and other fowl are the feast for the Northern Fowl mite. Ranch hands and egg producers are regularly bitten by them. The bite causes itching and can also cause dermatitis. A Fowl mite can live as many as three weeks between stays on a living host.
Another pest is the Chicken mite. It finds it's way aboard a human upon the death of it's poultry host. Extremely irritating, these cause people to scratch furiously. Chicken mites also live up to a month with no host. The Tropical Rat Mite takes it's meal wherever it can get one. It makes the transition to humans if it has to. Packing an extremely painful bite, it causes itching, intense scratching, and breaks down the skin cells surrounding the bite. Dermatitis ensues. The Tropical Rat Mite can be found on basement walls, and in dark places such as cabinets. The House Mouse Mite will also feed on humans. Prevention Insecticides like deet will keep these insects at bay. If you apply the infected skin with products such as Baygon. You might need to toss out clothing and bedding or mattresses. Sometimes it pays to contact an exterminator. If you get scabies, visit your doctor. |
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