Mold Mite

Damp environments with high humidity, fungal growth, or rotting organic matter, often found in kitchens, bathrooms, or stored food products.

Primarily feeds on mold, fungi, and yeast, but also consumes high-protein stored foods like cheese, seeds, and grains.

They congregate in large numbers where moisture and food are present, appearing as 'moving dust'. They have a very rapid life cycle when conditions are warm and humid.

They do not bite humans or pets but can cause 'grocer's itch' (allergic dermatitis) or respiratory allergies in sensitive individuals. They can contaminate food supplies.