Quick answer
Dust Mites information for homes and businesses across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire. Adult house dust mites are about 0.5 mm long, globular in shape and generally visible only with a microscope. Call Protec on 0161 448 1782, available 24/7, to discuss what you have noticed and the appropriate next step.
What to look for
- Adult house dust mites are about 0.5 mm long, globular in shape and generally visible only with a microscope.
- They are typically found on floors, mattresses and rugs, and can also occur in dried stored products.
- Their primary food is shed skin scales (dander); the University of Kentucky also notes feeding on micro moulds associated with skin scales and foods.
- Their presence can be confirmed by collecting dust samples and examining them under a microscope.
Typical setting
Dust-accumulating household materials such as mattresses, rugs, carpets and soft furnishings; occasionally dried stored products.
Discussing a pest concern
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found. Protec can be contacted on 0161 448 1782 to discuss a pest concern at a home or business across Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire.
Dust Mites FAQs
Useful questions
What is Dust Mites?
Adult house dust mites are about 0.5 mm long, globular in shape and generally visible only with a microscope.
Where might Dust Mites be found?
Dust-accumulating household materials such as mattresses, rugs, carpets and soft furnishings; occasionally dried stored products.
What should I do if I think I have Dust Mites?
Make a note of what you have seen and where it was found, then call Protec on 0161 448 1782 to discuss the concern at your home or business.
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