WE ARE SPECIALISTS
IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OF ALLERGENS
​Dust mites are microscopic bugs about 0.4 millimeters in length, and invisible to the naked eye.Their fecal particles are around 20 pellets per day, surrounded by a peritrophic membrane, are about the size of a pollen grain (10-35 mcg diameter), thus can be easily inhaled. The mite's exoskeleton can also contribute to allergic reactions.
OUR MISSION IS TO HELP PEOPLE WITH ALLERGIES TO AVOID CONTACT WITH SUBSTANCES THAT CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
Common dust mite allergy symptoms include:
- Sneezing
- Rhinorrhea
- Allergic conjunctivitis
- Nasal stuffiness
- Itchy nose, mouth or throat
- Itchy skin
- Postnasal drip
- Cough
- Coughing bouts that may be exacerbated by a viral infection
Lethargy, malaise
- Impaired sleep caused by shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing​
The house dust mites do not burrow under the skin and are not parasitic. They are known to feed on the desquamated dead skin cells of humans and pets. They prefer a warm and moist environment of 70 degrees F and 70 percent humidity. Therefore, bedding, linens, carpeting, furniture linens that trap the moisture and provide the most favorable environment for the dust mites to flourish.
​Symptoms are more likely to occur while sleeping at night and early in the morning on waking up because the dust mites inhabit the pillows, bedcovers, mattresses, and blankets.
Measures for allergen avoidance in the bedroom
- Using vacuum cleaner with a high-efficiency HEPA filters
- Air dehumidifiers to get 45 percent humidity or less
- Air purifiers with HEPA filters.
- UV air cleaners
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system air filters
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system UV lamps
- Periodical cleaning with Ozone (O3)