Dust Mite Testing
Is your home under siege from dust mites? There’s only one way to find out -- TEST!
Dust Mite Allergen Facts
Although dust mites do not transmit diseases, they are highly allergenic. They’re also everywhere, but reducing their numbers inside your home can improve your health.
Did you know …
- 90% of people who experience allergic asthma will also react to dust mite allergens?
- Approximately 10% of the general population is allergic to dust mites. That’s 780 million people worldwide!
- Dust mite feces cause the allergic reaction, not necessarily the dust mites themselves.
- Humidity levels below 50% kill dust mites.
- Dust mites live in carpets, upholstery, mattresses, pillows, bedding, and curtains.
- The average used mattress contains anywhere from 100,000 to 10 million dust mites.
- Dust mites are TINY. One speck of dust contains around 40,000 dust mites.
- Human skin flakes are the main food source for dust mites, and we shed them all the time.
Symptoms of Dust Mite Exposure
If you experience these symptoms on a chronic basis, the cause could be quite literally under your nose:
- Wheezing
- Asthma
- Rhinitis
- Eczema
How We Test Your Home for Dust Mites
We collect dust samples from your bed, carpet or other materials and send them to a lab for analysis. At the lab, these samples are viewed under a microscope to look for the presence and quantity of dust mites.
Dust mite testing also provides precise and accurate levels of exposure to the eight most common indoor allergens, including dust mites.
Getting Rid of Dust Mites
House Doctor Pomales will discuss helpful solutions with you based on your unique situation. Some of the common recommendations include:
- Lowering humidity levels
- Cleaning/replacing infested items
- Installing an air purification system
There’s only one way to discover how bad your dust mite problem is and measure the success of your efforts to get rid of them. Contact us for dust mite testing today!
