Dust Mite

Natural Habitat

Found globally in human dwellings, typically in mattresses, bedding, upholstered furniture, and carpets. They thrive in warm, humid environments.

Diet & Feeding

They feed primarily on the microscopic flakes of human skin that people shed naturally every day.

Behavior Patterns

Dust mites do not bite or sting. They survive well in environments where dust accumulates and humidity is moderate to high.

Risks & Benefits

They do not transmit diseases, but their feces and body fragments are major indoor allergens, triggering allergic reactions and asthma in susceptible individuals.

Identified on: 3/10/2026