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INDOOR HOME TRIGGER PESTS & DUST MITES
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Pests such as ants, spiders, mice and cockroaches can cause allergic reactions and trigger asthma flare-ups. These reactions can be caused by the proteins found in the flakes of skin or dander, saliva or urine of pests.
The house dust mite gets its name from where it likes to live - household dust. The skin flakes in indoor dust are the main food that dust mites eat. Dust mites are tiny insects that are hard to see with your eyes. They are less than half a millimetre in length, with an oval-shaped body and no wings. They can live for around 2 months or so, depending on the conditions. It is the protein found in dust mite's droppings that you may be allergic to.
TIPS FOR GETTING RID OF PESTS & DUST MITES
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While there is no way to be certain you won't encounter pests in your home, there are things you can do to reduce their numbers.
Some steps you can take include:
Consider having a home pest treatment from a professional or use household pest control products.
Vacuum your floors regularly, particularly carpets and rugs where pests and pest droppings could be hiding.
Wash your bed linens, curtains, and other washable fabrics in hot water at least once a week.
Use a dehumidifier to maintain a relative humidity below 50% to make your home less hospitable to pests and dust mites
PRODUCTS TO ASSIST YOU
Air Purifiers
Air purifiers with HEPA filters capture tiny dust mite particles and some small bugs, making your room cleaner and less sneezy.
Dehumidifiers
Dehumidifiers pull water out of the air, making it less comfy for bugs and dust mites to live and grow. Less moisture means fewer pests!
Mattress Protectors
Mattress protectors act like a shield, keeping dust mites and bugs away from your bed. They make your sleep zone cleaner and less itchy!
Pillow Protectors
Pillow protectors are like armor for your pillows. They block dust mites and bugs, giving you a cleaner place to rest.
Allergy Sensitive Quilts
Allergy-sensitive quilts have built in Anti-Microbial qualities that inhibits the growth of bacteria, mould and dust mites.
Allergy Sensitive Pillows
Allergy-sensitive pillows are designed to repel dust mites and allergens, offering a cleaner, sneeze-free sleep.
THINGS YOU CAN DO TODAY TO MANAGE PESTS & DUST MITES
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While there is no way to be certain you won't encounter pests in your home, there are things you can do to reduce their numbers.
PESTS
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If your home doesn't have window screens, consider temporary screen options or ask your landlord to install flyscreens |
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Consider an annual pest control treatment |
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Regularly vacuum and mop floors |
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Keep benchtops free from crumbs and store food in sealed containers |
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Check under dishwashers and in cupboards for droppings |
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Use the dry setting on your air conditioner, if you have one |
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Take out the garbage and recycling regularly |
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Use natural pest control products or methods (traps, baits etc) |
DUST MITES
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Purchase/use a HEPA vacuum or wet vacuum on carpets/floors |
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Consider removing carpets or soft furnishings that trap dust mites |
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Replace old bedding and consider buying dust mite-proof covers |
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Wash bedding in 65°C water |
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Declutter bedrooms and living room - try using plastic tubs for storage |
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Regularly air rooms to lower humidity and use your HEPA air purifier if you have one |
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