dust mite
noun
: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite
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Start replacing this old habit with a sparkling new one by investing in a mattress vacuum cleaner with a UVC light feature that mimics the sun's UV rays, eliminating dust mites and killing bacteria.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Pollen or dust mites can trigger coughing, sneezing, or a sore throat like colds caused by viruses do.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2024
Dust can make your living spaces look neglected, but more importantly, the debris feeds dust mites and worsens allergies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
The National Eye Institute also notes that allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mold, and dander can also cause or contribute to pink eye.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Pollen or dust mites can trigger coughing, sneezing, or a sore throat like colds caused by viruses do.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 4 Sep. 2024
Dust can make your living spaces look neglected, but more importantly, the debris feeds dust mites and worsens allergies.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
The National Eye Institute also notes that allergens such as pollen, dust mites, mold, and dander can also cause or contribute to pink eye.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Dust mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20mite. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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