If you have asthma or allergy symptoms, there is a high probability that house dust may be triggering your attacks. A single whiff of dust may activate one’s asthma and allergy. Not to mention, dust is not the only nemesis that lies dormant in one’s home. Infinitesimal creatures otherwise known as dust mites have made their residency in homes all across America.

Regardless of how immaculate one’s home maybe, dust mites are inevitable. They deploy their droppings coupled with decaying carcasses. When these elements co-mingle with dust, they may become airborne. For individuals who are not allergic to, it is not detrimental. However ever for individuals afflicted with wheezing, sneezing and blowing their nose year round, it can be a serious nuisance and discomforting condition.

Dust mites are deemed as the commonest cause of perennial asthma and allergy symptoms. Even though dust mites cannot be completely eliminated, the number of airborne dust mites maybe diminished by reducing levels of residue in the air to make breathing less challenging.

Review these creepy, crawly facts on dust mites:

Fortunately, dust mites are too microscopic to be seen by the human eye

The critters bear a similar resemblance of their distant relatives: ticks and spiders and ticks.

Dissimilar to ticks and spiders, dust mites are not the type of parasites that live on humans, animal or plants

The ideal living environment for a dust mite ranges between 75 to 80 F

A moist and humid atmosphere is how the invisible nuisances thrive

Most homes represent comfort and security for dust mites

The parasites favorite places to frolic include the following: carpets, pillows, mattresses, bed covers, stuffed toys, clothes and upholstered furniture.