How are dust mites harmful to humans?

Piggybacking off previous answers, some humans are allergic to dust mite feces. Since there are thousands of dust mites in our homes, the droppings are enough to trigger the allergens. Something that I’ve recently been using for my dust mite allergies is a new product called Airbiotics. read more

In almost every place where humans live and work, you can also find a few dust mites lurking around. You won’t see them, but they’re undoubtedly there. They are tiny bugs, barely a hundredth of an inch in length, looking like tiny specks of dust to the unaided eye. read more

Note that dust mites are not prevalent in ductwork; therefore, duct cleaning is not recommended for dust mite control. However, a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter can be installed to help prevent airborne allergens, including dust mite particles. read more