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Not directly as they do not bite. They are not predatory and do not live on humans. They themselves are relatively harmless feeding on our skin. However their parts and especially their excrement is a potent allergen and can be very harmful to those with Allergies to house dust. Hence indirectly I suppose they are harmful and can hurt us.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoDust mite can irritate your skin causing rashes and itching.These dust mites are found in almost every places were dust accumulate.It can also be found in mattress and pillows. It is essential to keep off dust mites in mattress with the help off specially made mattress covers that offer maximum protection from bed bugs.
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∙ 13y agoFor most people, while dust mite may be disgusting, they are not actually harmful. Dust mites do not carry diseases and do not bite. However, the medical significance of dust mites arises because their microscopic body parts and feces are a major component of house dust, along with pollen, spores, grass and dirt, that causes allergic reactions in many people. This is a big problem for people who have allergies, Asthma or other respiratory problems.
Studies have shown that there is a genetic predisposition to dust mite allergies, but like many allergies they can can also develop over time after continues exposure to dust mite allergens. In other words, high levels of dust mites and their wastes, can cause previously non-allergic people to develop an allergy.
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∙ 12y agoThe dust mite is not harmful to everybody, but some people develop an allergy to dust mites, which is always described as a "dust" allergy, rather than a dust mite allergy - but it's the mites, not the dust itself, to which some people are allergic.
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∙ 10y agoDust mites actually feed off of exfoliated skin of humans (and other animals), typically as we sleep. They are microscopic and are fairly harmless. They do not possess the mandibular structures capable of biting humans.
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∙ 15y agoYes Yes They Can! Yes Yes They Can!
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∙ 11y agoDust mites....Nope they're tiny!
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Is a bed bug related to the dust mite?
No. Bedbugs are parasites that infest bedding, as the name suggests, and will bite people who sleep there, but the bedbugs don't live ON the people. Lice are parasites that live on animals and people, especially in hair.
What do you do if your tortoise have mites?
Unfortunately there is no genuinely simple way to get mites off of a tortoise. It is important to change the environment they live in as well as your pet. Spray the tortoise's home with toxic pesticides to help kill off any living conditions the mites might be partaking in. Give your pet tortoise a bath to help remove any living mites on them and make sure to bathe them with gloves on and in an area where the mites will not infect.
What is the purpose of allergy bedding?
Allergy bedding is mostly used by asthma sufferers and those allergic to dust mites, as a way to curb the allergens associated with these creatures. As one ounce of dust contains around 42,000 dustmites, they can be quite the problem for those susceptible to such allergens.
Can hamsters have fleas or mites?
Yes, hamsters can get mites. Consult a vet over the best way to treat.
How do you remove velvet mites?
one way of killing velvet mites is to spray a lot of water on one.
What is harmless?
Harmless means that it cannot be hurt in any way, or abused in aany way. Harmless means safe.
What happens when you throw a Mexican dog?
You will be charged with animal cruelty. Do not harm or hurt any dog in any way.
How has humans helped or hurt the grasslands in any way?
we have hurt them and helped them by building buildings where the grassland used to be, and heped them by cutting them and planting food in them
Can it hurt a horses mouth if you open it yourself?
No it can't... i am a horse vet and and dentist, it has been proven it can not hurt a horse or any breed of horse in any way. It can only hurt them if they have got tooth problems or they are not eating sarah x
Can the withdrawal method hurt you in any way?
Absolutely! You face unwanted pregnancy and STDs!
Will one beer hurt you in any way or form?
It can, but only if you have never had one before.
What happens if people are exposed to limestone?
Limestone, or calcium carbonate, is entirely harmless in solid form, and exposure will not affect people in any way. However, if you inhale limestone dust, it will irritate the lungs, as does any kind of dust.
