Two common household pests are the “dust mite” and the “bed bug”. They are NOT the same creature, and you need not panic should you find them in your home.
Lately some news organizations have sensationalized their presence and caused some people to feel we’re faced with an epidemic. Both “bugs” are opportunists that frequently travel in or on clothing, so they can hitchhike home with you from a hotel or even a public transportation ride. They do not indicate poor hygiene or housekeeping on the part of the homeowner or hotel keeper.
House Dust Mite
Dust Mites
According to sources such as Wikipedia, allergens produced by house dust mites are among the most common triggers of asthma. This tiny organism (barely visible to the naked eye) can survive up to 70 days, laying 60-100 eggs in its life cycle. It survives in all climates and thrives in the indoor environment provided by homes, specifically in bedrooms and kitchens. Dust mites flourish in mattresses, carpets, furniture and bedding, feeding on skin flakes and other organic material.
Dust mites can be eradicated with a simple hot water (above 160 degrees Fahrenheit) wash and dry process. But you can’t exactly load your mattress in the washer, so we have an easy solution here at Furnitureland South: mattress and pillow protectors from Guardsman and Protect-A-Bed.
Bed bugs
Bed Bug
Bed bugs are larger than dust mites. They are elusive, parasitic insects that feed on human blood. The name “bed bug” is derived from the insect’s preferred habitat of houses and especially beds or other common areas where people may sleep. Bed bugs, though not strictly nocturnal, are mainly active at night and are capable of feeding unnoticed on their hosts.
To protect yourself from bed bugs, Guardsman and Protect-A-Bed have provided us with a heavier-duty version of their traditional mattress protector that fully encases the mattress and completely zips up with a patented technology called the “Bug Lock”, which has been proven to maintain a barrier between the mattress and humans that even these little critters can’t conquer.
I encourage every client to buy a mattress protector, whether they come here to buy a mattress or not. Use of such a pad and pillow protector, frequently washed in warm water (above 115 Degrees Fahrenheit), will eradicate these pests.
Have a bed bug or dust mite horror story? Let me hear from you, and let me help you find a mattress and protector that will give you years of comfort and peace of mind.
Larry Nessler
Design Consultant
larrynessler@furniturelandsouth.com
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