What do mites look like in pillows and how to get rid of them?

Ticks are one of the most common types of parasites. The waste products of these insects not only cause itching, but can also cause very severe allergies. These creatures are so small that they cannot be seen without special equipment. There are many ways to combat these insects, including folk recipes.

According to research, bed mites can survive in all conditions and spread very quickly. Although parasites cannot bite humans, they are often the cause of allergies and are extremely dangerous. Bed mites are very small, the diameter of their bodies does not exceed a few fractions of a millimeter (from 0.1 to 0.23). These parasites are saprophages, that is, dust mites. Sometimes parasites are called linen mites, but they mean the same insect.

The most comfortable conditions for the rapid reproduction of parasites are temperatures from 18 to 25 ° C, as well as an increased level of humidity. The life cycle of an individual does not exceed 65–80 days. However, this time is enough for the female to lay eggs. Females can lay hundreds of eggs per cycle. Young parasites quickly emerge from the eggs and replenish colonies of many thousands of ticks. If you do not prevent individuals from reproducing, soon it will be impossible to live in the room.

Small size allows insects to live in people's homes. Most often they settle in bed. Here the insect finds the most comfortable conditions for itself: dust, particles of dead human skin, warmth. In such conditions, insects not only live comfortably, but also reproduce quickly.

Most often, insects choose natural materials for their home. Parasites often settle in feather and feather beds, mattresses, wool or cotton bedspreads. However, parasites can also settle in synthetic materials, especially if the product has not been washed for a long time.

Insects can move in space by clinging to things. You can become infected with parasites through contact with infected things while traveling in public transport, using someone else's chair or chair, or a bed in a hotel.

Sweat, skin particles of people and their pets become food for bed mites. Therefore, it is extremely important to care for the coat of domestic cats or dogs. It is important to bathe and comb the animals on time. Regularly you need to do wet cleaning of the premises.

In any country you can find bed parasites. Where there is a person, there the insect can find food for itself. Thanks to this, the parasites easily live in any climatic conditions. Only intense cold and heat are destructive for insects.

For a week, about 1 g of human epidermis remains on the bedding. Dead microscopic particles of human skin are a treat for parasites. This amount is quite enough for a whole colony of ticks. After intensive feeding, the pillow mites begin to defecate.Protein compounds in insect excrement cause allergies in humans. When there is too much stool, a person becomes ill. Itchy sores, rashes, and red bumps may appear on the skin. These are not bite sites, as one might think. It is an allergic reaction to parasite waste.

If a person is prone to allergies, they may develop more severe symptoms, even anaphylaxis. Common allergy symptoms in humans include:

• dermatitis;
• severe irritation and redness;
• nasal congestion;
• asthmatic reactions.

Although symptoms are most common in people who are prone to allergic reactions, accumulation of excrement from ticks can cause allergies even in a healthy person. In fact, when inhaled with air, a certain amount of insect feces also gets into the lungs of a person. The waste products of parasites have a diameter of 10-40 microns and are practically invisible to the naked eye. On the mucous membrane of a person, these particles begin to dissolve, and allergies quickly appear.

Most parasites like pillows made from natural fillers: from feathers and down, as well as padding polyester products. Particles of the human epidermis become food for the insect. In bedding filled with synthetic materials, insects also start, but their concentration is less. There are types of materials in which parasites will not start. These fillers include:

• coconut coir;
• latex;
• buckwheat husk;
• bamboo;
• silicone.

Parasites are most often found in unsanitary conditions. The main threat is the rapid reproduction of insects and their ability to form colonies of many thousands in a short time. It will not completely work to detect and destroy the pest, but it will be possible to minimize the number of parasites.

The easiest and most reliable way to find out about the presence of parasites is laboratory research. But this option is not available to everyone. You can determine the presence of ticks if:

• reddish bumps began to appear on the skin;
• in rare cases, the temperature rises;
• sore throat and wheezing appear in the throat;
• sneezing is possible, although there is no cold;
• inflammation of the sinuses and eyes;
• rhinitis.

In children, these symptoms appear most often because the child's immune system reacts more sharply to stimuli. First of all, reddish rashes appear on the skin. If the child begins to complain of frequent redness, it could be an allergic reaction to ticks. It is important to determine the structure and appearance of redness in time. An allergy to tick feces looks like a scattering of red bumps with jagged edges.

It is important to examine your loved ones from time to time, to notice sudden allergies in time. A large number of symptoms of such phenomena already indicate that it is necessary to get rid of parasites.

For centuries, people have been trying to get rid of tick-borne parasites. Effective ways to minimize the number of ticks have long been invented:

• dry cleaning for items affected by mites;
• intensive ironing of things with a heated iron;
• weekly wash;
• choice in favor of wicker or homespun rugs;
• cleaning of furniture;
• abandonment of curtains in favor of blinds;
• setting humidity at 40%;
• regular ventilation;
• the use of bedding with artificial fillers;
• washing and combing animals.

Treating surfaces against mites is not enough. Parasites can cling to clothing, household items. In such places, insects live for quite a long time.Therefore, it is important to regularly clean all surfaces with a damp cloth.

To get rid of microscopic insects, the fabric can be washed and ironed. However, not all fabric items can withstand ironing or washing at very high temperatures. To get rid of parasitic insects during washing, you can add Acaril detergent to the washing machine. This formulation is available in both liquid and powder form.

Wet cleaning can kill most of the parasites. You can increase the effectiveness by adding a little All-Rug Shampoo to the water. The shampoo comes in a concentrate format and can be used to clean carpets or furniture. The tool can be used both for manual cleaning and when washing with a vacuum cleaner.

During the first cleaning, the composition is diluted in water in a ratio of 1: 30, and during subsequent cleaning - 1: 60. The product not only helps well against ticks, but also removes dirt and mold.

The Allergoff line helps eliminate both eggs and adult ticks. The product is placed in an aerosol format, which makes processing extremely fast. Ticks die within 60 minutes after intensive spraying of the product.

Handle pillows, blankets and mattresses from all sides. The product is safe for animals and people, however, you cannot use the processed items for about an hour after the procedure. The effectiveness of the composition lasts about 6 months. The drug does not leave stains and does not smell.

In the fight against tick-borne parasites, a saline solution will help. Dissolve about 200 g of salt in 1 liter of water. Everything is thoroughly mixed.

The mixture should be used to wipe the places where parasites accumulate: shelves, baseboards and window sills. By dipping a napkin in the solution, you can treat furniture and fabric surfaces. Surfaces need to be processed several times a month. The advantage of the mixture is efficiency and low cost.

Preventive measures are aimed at curbing the development of the tick population. Prevention can reduce the rate of reproduction of insects, as well as reduce their total number. The main measure is regular wet cleaning of rooms and contaminated surfaces. It is important to avoid the accumulation of dust, which is a favorite food for mites.

Sometimes replacing natural-filled pillows with synthetic analogs helps. Synthetic filled pillows and duvets are easier to care for and easy to clean and wash. The likelihood of mites appearing on such tissues is very small. Synthetic fillers are non-allergenic and fairly cheap, so they can be changed periodically. It is very easy to protect the skin from ticks. You can put special covers on the pillows.

Strong cold will help get rid of insects. Pests die quickly at low temperatures. In severe frost, furniture or bedding can be taken outside. In extreme heat, insects also die rapidly, so you can take out infected things in the sun. It is enough to leave things in the cold or in the sun for a while. The longer you keep things in extreme temperatures, the faster the mites will die. It is useful to knock out woven products from time to time.

Wiping surfaces with a damp cloth and special products is another preventive measure. Remember that ticks only start in places where it is dirty and has not been cleaned for a long time. Even if the ticks start in a clean place, they will die quickly. The parasites simply won't have enough food, and clean room conditions won't be suitable for reproduction.

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