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This is a Dust Mite
How many sleep in your bed and carpet?
What's in house dust that's so bad?
Dust mites, Dust mite fecal pellets, Mold Spores, Pollen, Shed skin cells
and Pet dander.
What are dust mites
doing in my house?
They're living in upholstery, mattresses, pillows and carpets. They feed
on shed human skin! Each one produces approximately 20 fecal pellet each
day, and females lay 25 to 50 eggs every three weeks.
How many live in
my home?
The population of dust mites increase and decrease with seasonal changes
in temperature and humidity, but the average mattress is host to around
2 million of them!
What can I do?
Scientific studies of dust-allergic patients have shown that taking steps
to minimize dust exposure in the bedroom leads to a decrease in allergic
symptoms and a decrease in medication requirements.
VACUUM REGULARLY
TO CONTROL DUST MITE ALLERGEN
A great resource for your HEPA air cleaner / air purifier needs can be found at http://www.asthma-products.com/
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