dust mite
noun
: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite
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According to Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, allergens such as dust mites, pet dander and even cockroaches can cause problems indoors.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Mar. 2024
While they’re often billed as allergen-friendly, just know that these pillows are still susceptible to dust mites.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
For those study participants, 56% had developed sensitivities to cockroaches and 59% to mice; 36% were sensitized to dogs, 39% to cats and 35% to dust mites.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Sep. 2024
Improve Air Quality One study found that humid homes can have 10 times the number of dust mites as drier homes.1 To keep dust mites (and allergies) at bay, lower the humidity in your home to between 40-50%.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 1 Mar. 2024
While they’re often billed as allergen-friendly, just know that these pillows are still susceptible to dust mites.
—Suzy Forman, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024
For those study participants, 56% had developed sensitivities to cockroaches and 59% to mice; 36% were sensitized to dogs, 39% to cats and 35% to dust mites.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Sep. 2024
Improve Air Quality One study found that humid homes can have 10 times the number of dust mites as drier homes.1 To keep dust mites (and allergies) at bay, lower the humidity in your home to between 40-50%.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Dust mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20mite. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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