What Causes Mite Infestation?
In many cases, mites go unnoticed as the majority of them are microscopic and do not cause us any harm. However, there are a large variety of mite species and some of them can become a nuisance as they can cause skin irritations and allergies. Most bothersome mites are actually parasitic to other animals such as birds, rodents, and our household pets. Occasionally, these mites may be passed on to humans where they bite and may cause skin rashes and irritation, however, most of them will not live for long off their preferred host. Two mites that most commonly disturb humans are house-dust mites which are often a leading cause for allergies, and scabies mites, which are the most common cause of mite-related skin irritations. Symptoms of skin mites include severe itching (especially at night), a skin rash or little red bumps on the skin, as well as blistered, crusty and scaly skin.
