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Latin Name:
Dermatophagoides

Appearance:
Invisible to the human eye.

Habit:
Found in areas that are fairly damp and frequented by people and pets. Common in hospitals and lodging establishments. Live in: mattresses, pillows, rugs, wall cracks and overstuffed furniture.

Diet:
Omnivorous, but prefer flecks or scales of skin.

Reproduction:
Eggs are laid one at a time and take one or two weeks to hatch. Life cycle from egg to adult is completed within a month. Adult mites live 1 to 3 months.

Other:
Produce allergens and asthma-like symptoms in many people.