Dust Mite

Natural Habitat

Human dwellings, especially in bedding, upholstered furniture, carpets, and clothing. They thrive in warm, humid environments.

Diet & Feeding

Mainly feed on dead skin cells shed by humans and animals, as well as fungal spores.

Behavior Patterns

Dust mites are microscopic and generally invisible to the naked eye. They are nocturnal and avoid light. They do not drink water but absorb moisture from the atmosphere. They reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

Risks & Benefits

Potential risks include being a common trigger for allergies and asthma in humans due to their feces and body fragments. They do not bite or transmit diseases. There are no known direct benefits, but they are a part of the natural decomposition process of organic matter indoors.

Identified on: 9/17/2025