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Article: Dry out house dust mites.(Ask the Expert)
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- Pest Control
- Article date:
- October 1, 2004
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Q: I have a client who has been diagnosed as being allergic to house dust mites. She wants her apartment treated for them. What do I use, and how do I do it? F.D., N.Y.
A: House dust mites like environments above average in humidity. That is why they are found in mattresses (body heat causes condensation on the mattress). These mites are also found in carpeting and furniture.
The one product registered for these mites is Steri-Fab. The active ingredient is primarily ...