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title: "Mites — Signs, Dangers & Control"
description: "Get to know mites: allergy-triggering dust mites, where they nest, and how to reduce and control them for a healthier home."
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# Mites — Signs, Dangers & Control

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# Mites

Acari

Mites are tiny creatures that live in dust, mattresses, and textiles. Dust mites are a common trigger of allergies and asthma in homes.

## Quick Facts

Subclass Acari

Diet Dead skin flakes

Habitat Mattresses, carpets, dust

Main risk Allergy & asthma

## Common mites in Indonesia

- Dust Mite (Dermatophagoides) Lives in mattresses and textiles; the most common trigger of respiratory allergies at home.
- Itch Mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) Burrows into skin and causes scabies; spreads between people through contact.

## Signs of Mites

- Allergy symptoms worsening in the bedroom.
- Sneezing, congestion, and itchy eyes on waking.
- Dust building up in mattresses and upholstery.

## Why Mites are dangerous

Dust mites and their droppings are potent allergens that trigger allergic rhinitis, itchy eyes, and asthma attacks. Long-term bedroom exposure can lower sleep quality and respiratory health.

## Mites behaviour & life cycle

Dust mites are microscopic and feed on flakes of dead human skin. They thrive in high humidity and warm temperatures — typical of Indonesia — especially in mattresses, pillows, carpets, and sofas. It is not the mites themselves but their droppings and body fragments that act as allergens triggering asthma and rhinitis.

## How to prevent Mites

- Wash sheets and pillowcases in hot water regularly.
- Reduce humidity and air out mattresses periodically.
- Use anti-mite covers on mattresses and pillows.

## Frequently asked questions

Can mites be seen with the naked eye?

Usually not — dust mites are microscopic. Their presence usually shows as allergy symptoms worsening in the sleeping area.

Can mites be eliminated completely?

Dust mites cannot be removed 100% because they are always present in the environment, but their numbers can be cut drastically by lowering humidity, hot-washing textiles, and targeted treatment.

How do I reduce mites in the bedroom?

Hot-wash sheets regularly, air out mattresses and pillows, lower room humidity, and use anti-mite covers. Professional treatment helps in severe allergy cases.

## Need Mites treatment?

The ETOS team can help with a free site survey and treatment by certified technicians.

[ETOS Mite & Bed Bug Solution](https://etos.id/en/solution/services/mite-bed-bug-solution/) [Free Survey](https://etos.id/en/survey/)

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## Need help? We're ready to assist.

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