Really not the bugs bite?

Dust mites, also known as a pillow or bed mites mites do exist, and are microscopic members of the same class of living beings, such as spiders and ticks. This organism is a small member of the Order Aracina, and measures only 0.3 mm in length. They have eight legs, like a spider and tend to be rather round in shape. Bed mites can be found on any surface in a slightly dusty house, and the room is a favorite place for them to be identified. They feed on dead skin cells that fall from very young human skin, and tend to be attracted to bedding, pillows and furniture as this is an area where there are a lot of contact with skin. Although not only in dirty conditions, they tend to be found more in areas that are moist and less frequently cleaned.

The ideal temperature for dust mites or bed is between 65 and 80-five degrees, when the temperature of the majority of homes. They also like moderate to high humidity locations. Their food source is constantly brought to them every night when we go to bed, like our skin sheds dead cells, as we sleep. If you are a person who snacks in bed, you are also providing more food on your sheets and pillows in the shape of small crumbs.

What really is the potential problem with bed mites are allergens they produce. These compounds are attached to the surface of the bed, and settle into fabric on pillows, sheets, comforters and mattress pads. When we go to sleep, and breathe in the allergen can cause reactions. If you've noticed that you tend to cough in the morning, have itchy eyes after sleep or water, or have difficulty breathing or cold-like symptoms that disappear during the day you can be allergic to dust mites bed. Hay fever, asthma and eczema may also be more pronounced if there are problems with these allergies.

While not being able to totally eliminate the mites cushion, there are some ways to control the mites and to minimize the amount of allergens produced. The first step is to buy waterproof covers for all the allergens in your bed pillows, mattresses and quilts. If you buy new bedding look for items that are hypoallergenic. To prevent the mites to become established in your bed, make sure to thoroughly wash all bedding, blankets and pillowcases in water that is above one hundred and 30 degrees Fahrenheit, at least once a week. Good ventilation in the bedroom is important, such as cleaning the seams and the edges of your box spring and mattress. If you live in the area that is wet, consider a de-humidifier for the bedroom.

The use of hypo-allergenic bedding or covers, as well as care of reasonableness, with the cleaning of your bed will help you manage and control the mites pillow. Chemical treatments are also an option available on the market, and must be reapplied every three to four months for good control. Also keep the humidity lower house and have good air circulation helps prevent mites making the bed their home .......