Guest guest Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 In a message dated 2/25/2007 7:24:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, jeaninem660@... writes: AKA " mold mites " they thrive in moist moldy places. makes me wonder about the whole dead skin thing, wonder what theri preference is? maybe they like the mold in bed mattresses and pillows more than the dead skin. bugs that eat mold poop mold, they also spread mold. lots of info. if you put mold mite in your search engine. a few other fungus feeders that might be indoors are knats,roaches and beetles. Jeanine, You never cease to amaze me with your research. YOU are a wealth of knowledge! Sharon <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Thanks Sharon > > > In a message dated 2/25/2007 7:24:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, > jeaninem660@... writes: > > AKA " mold mites " they thrive in moist moldy places. makes me wonder > about the whole dead skin thing, wonder what theri preference is? maybe > they like the mold in bed mattresses and pillows more than the dead > skin. bugs that eat mold poop mold, they also spread mold. > lots of info. if you put mold mite in your search engine. > a few other fungus feeders that might be indoors are knats,roaches and > beetles. > > > Jeanine, > > You never cease to amaze me with your research. YOU are a wealth of > knowledge! > > Sharon > <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free > email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at > http://www.aol.com. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2010 Report Share Posted January 18, 2010 Something different... came across my email...I'm passing along Suzi Dust Mite Invasion It’s not just your imagination -- allergies have been on the rise. Epidemiological data show that your children are likely to have more allergies than you, and their children to have more yet... and this doesn’t just include those who are allergic to peanuts. Dust mites have become a common cause of year-round allergy symptoms, with one study reporting that 51% of children tested positive for dust mite allergies, compared with just 39% of their parents. Dust mites are common -- in fact, nearly ubiquitous. These unwelcome house guests can be found everywhere, they were even detected on the Mir Space Station. Unless your furnishings are brand new, you can be fairly certain that some are living in your mattress, carpet and living room couch. To understand the implications, I consulted world-renowned expert J. Colloff, PhD, author of Dust Mites, a new book that delivers all the dirt on these nasty little creatures -- including where they live, why people are allergic to them and, most important, how to get rid of them. Dust mites cause damage way out of proportion to their microscopic size. At least 100 million people worldwide suffer from sneezing, runny noses, asthma, skin rashes and other reactions to these mighty mites. Relatives of the spider, dust mites thrive in warm, dark and humid conditions, burrowing deep into rugs, upholstered furniture, bedding, mattresses, box springs and stuffed animals. They feed on substances such as the shedded skin of humans and pets and on bacteria and molds -- all common components of house dust. Disgusting Things in Dust In fact, it’s not house dust that most people are allergic to, but rather what dust mites have contributed to it. Specifically, dust mite allergies are immune system reactions to the various dust mite proteins -- including in their feces and in the decaying bodies of dead dust mites. Dr. Colloff explains... For people with hay fever or allergic rhinitis, the immune reaction to dust mites is likely to present as inflammation in their nasal passages, triggering symptoms such as sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, red and watery eyes, itchy nose and roof of the mouth or throat, coughing and facial pressure or pain. If you have asthma, exposure to the mites may produce inflammation and contraction of the airways of your lungs, leading to wheezing, shortness of breath and chest tightening. If you are prone to skin rashes, your encounter with dust mites might bring on an inflammatory skin reaction, such as eczema. Declare War on Dust Mites For people with severe allergies, drugs may be essential (especially for people with asthma), but avoiding the mite allergens can prevent symptoms from occurring in the first place. The best strategy is to declare war on house dust and the critters that feast on it. Keep your home clean and dust-free, and do whatever you can to keep humidity low. The most critical room of all is your bedroom. Specifically, focus on your bed, which -- with its mattress, box spring, pillows and cozy quilt or duvet -- provides an ideal nesting place for literally millions of microscopic pests. DeBug Your Bedding Dr. Colloff has developed a "flexible, simple, inexpensive and integrated dust mite control strategy." Depending on how aggressive you want or need to be, Dr. Colloff advises... Encase your bed and its components in microporous (or semipermeable) covers, which discourage dust mites from colonization. This type of bedding -- allergy pillows, pillow covers, mattress covers, duvet covers, etc. -- A more moderate strategy is to strip your bed daily. Also helpful is to open doors and windows to thoroughly air the room. At the very least, consider washing bedding in hot water (at least 130°F) at least once a month. Note: There are allergy-relief laundry soaps/detergents that work in cold water. It’s also great to dry items outdoors, in direct sunlight, which dehydrates and kills dust mites. Floors & Furniture To deal with dust mites in rugs and upholstery, Dr. Colloff recommends... Removing carpeting and rugs from bedrooms -- this is the most aggressive strategy. Vacuuming carpets, upholstered furniture and curtains every week, using a device with a double-layered microfilter bag or a HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter. This is a less extreme plan. Regularly steam-cleaning rugs, upholstered furniture and mattresses with equipment that heats water to at least 212°F, to help ensure removal of dust and dust mites. Note: These strategies were adapted from Dr. Colloff’s Dust Mites. A Note of Caution Many people assume that they are allergic to dust mites, observes Dr. Colloff, but this is not always the case. Before you invest significant time and money to control dust mites, see an allergist to make sure you actually are allergic to them. If you are, then take aggressive steps to eliminate them to the greatest extent possible from your home. Source(s): J. Colloff, PhD, senior research scientist, CSIRO Entomology, Canberra, Australia, and author of Dust Mites (CSIRO). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2010 Report Share Posted January 19, 2010 Yummy!Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 18, 2010, at 7:28 PM, "SV" <shavig@...> wrote:  So glad we own a carpet cleaning business. Twenty-five years ago, brand new in the biz, our marketing director told us that dust mites crawl up your nose and s*( & !!!! That's what causes a lot of allergies. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Are the comforters new and what is it you are trying to get out of them ?  God Bless !! dragonflymcs Mayleen ________________________________ From: listspub <listspub@...> Sent: Wed, September 8, 2010 8:33:14 PM Subject: [] Dust Mites  I know not mold.. but I want to try to cover my bases as we move.. new mattresses and getting dust mite covers> i am highly reactive to this house we are moving out of and am not totally convinced its all mold. One of the places I called for info suggested washing comfortors.. not mold home comforters.. in soem product that will not disclose what is in it though give the MDSR sheet that says whatever it wont disclose is non toxic.. then I find more products. Some kill dust mites and others bind to the (antigen?) protein making it no longer " allergic " . One has tannins and another I forget! aherb.. anyway.. links below.. What do you all think? Hot water some say 130 degrees and others say 160...??? Products not a good idea? Good idea?? http://www.allergyhelp.com/ (this one uses tannins but it also has some other more chemically looking stuff that they wont identify but say its non toxic) http://www.natlallergy.com/prod/1652/anti-allergen-solution-denaturing-spray-by-\ the-ecology-works.html This one " denatures " the allergen and I think it is neem that it uses.. Then I read somewhere to use eucapyptus oil in wash. Thank you.. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 I have an allergy to dust mites. I just wash my bedding in hot water every week. The dryer gets really hot so it helps to kill them as well. I had some dust mite spray once but I don't think it is good to use. IMO, washing and drying in a hot dryer once a week should work as well as anything. Also, dust mite covers is a must have. > > I know not mold.. but I want to try to cover my bases as we move.. new mattresses and getting dust mite covers> i am highly reactive to this house we are moving out of and am not totally convinced its all mold. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Robin, I agree generally with Jackie (CU). Jeff May is a better expert than me on dust mites and will know the temperature requirements and whether the tannins alone are sufficient. Carl Grimes Healthy Habitats LLC - I know not mold.. but I want to try to cover my bases as we move.. new mattresses and getting dust mite covers> i am highly reactive to this house we are moving out of and am not totally convinced its all mold. One of the places I called for info suggested washing comfortors.. not mold home comforters.. in soem product that will not disclose what is in it though give the MDSR sheet that says whatever it wont disclose is non toxic.. then I find more products. Some kill dust mites and others bind to the (antigen?) protein making it no longer " allergic " . One has tannins and another I forget! aherb.. anyway.. links below.. What do you all think? Hot water some say 130 degrees and others say 160...??? Products not a good idea? Good idea?? http://www.allergyhelp.com/ (this one uses tannins but it also has some other more chemically looking stuff that they wont identify but say its non toxic) http://www.natlallergy.com/prod/1652/anti-allergen-solution- denaturing-spray-by-the-ecology-works.html This one " denatures " the allergen and I think it is neem that it uses.. Then I read somewhere to use eucapyptus oil in wash. Thank you.. Robin ---------- The following section of this message contains a file attachment prepared for transmission using the Internet MIME message format. If you are using Pegasus Mail, or any other MIME-compliant system, you should be able to save it or view it from within your mailer. If you cannot, please ask your system administrator for assistance. ---- File information ----------- File: DEFAULT.BMP Date: 16 Jun 2009, 0:10 Size: 358 bytes. Type: Unknown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 i think the hot water and hot dryer cycles do it, also airing bedding out in the sunlight helps, why add chemical treatments? sue v. >Robin, > >I agree generally with Jackie (CU). Jeff May is a better expert >than me on dust mites and will know the temperature >requirements and whether the tannins alone are sufficient. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Robin, YOu can buy dust mite encasings for comforters if that would be helpful. sue >Thanks, Jackie. I have futons for beds and for sofa. I plan to encase >them all and encase our personal pillows. As for the comfortor Im not >going that far. At least not now. Not comfortable with the products that >dont list the ingredients.. I may call at a later time when I have more >time to get an idea what is in a few of them. I read eucalyptus oil a >bout 20 drops per load on one site.. I may try that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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