Are Mold Mites Dangerous? Here's How You Can Get Rid of Them

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Are Mold Mites Dangerous? Here’s How You Can Get Rid of Them
 
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Mold growth is already troublesome for
homeowners, but this common house
problem can be aggravated by an
infestation of mold-eating bugs known as
mold mites.
When you attempt to clean a mold patch in
your home, you may not always give a
second thought after wiping it out. But,
even a tiny patch of mold left can lure in a
colony of microscopic pests that take it in
as a food source.
Although they don’t usually bite like the bed
bugs in your bedroom, mold mites have
long hairs 
that may cause sneezing,
coughing, and irritation.
What Are Mold Mites?
Mold mites are tiny arthropods that feed on
mold. With an average size of 0.03
millimeters, these near-microscopic pests
are almost invisible to the naked eye.
However, by taking a zoomed-in picture
with a high-definition camera, you can easily
spot them. Mold mites are hairy, wingless,
oval, and can range in color from white to
tan.
Mold grows in warm and humid climates,
and under the same conditions, mold mites
grow in abundance. Although they can
often be mistaken for other types of mites
(e.g., dust mites and flour mites), the main
difference is that mold mites enjoy eating
mold and human foods that are high in
protein and fat.
They can even be mistaken as mold itself,
which explains why people think that mold
spores cause small bite-like marks on their
bodies. However, these marks are caused
by the sensory hairs that detach from a
mold mites’ body. These hairs also become
airborne, which can worsen respiratory
problems and allergies.
Mold mites easily migrate from one damp
area to another. The lifespan of a mold mite
is between 9 to 30 days. Within that period,
every female mold mite can have as many
as 800 eggs.
Can Mold Mites Get In Your Hair?
Although it’s unlikely, mold mites can get in
your hair. If they do so, they will not stay
and live in your hair as lice do. They stay
around areas where mold – their food
source – is present.
Mold mites generally do not pose serious or
long-term health risks, but they can bear
some risk to people with asthma or
allergies. They are not attracted to humans
the way other parasites or mosquitoes are.
They do not live off dead skin cells or blood,
so you won’t need to worry about them
sticking around your scalp.
How to Get Rid of Mold Mites?
If you want to get rid of mold mites the
right way, you need to get rid of their food
source – mold. The idea behind this is that
mold mites won’t survive without anything
to feed on.
The first thing you have to do is to locate
and repair the source of moisture that
causes the mold. If it only involves a small
patch of mold, you can use a mixture of one
gallon of water and 4 cups of vinegar.
Scrub the area affected to remove mold
and kill mold mites. After scrubbing, the
remaining mold will quickly die off.
You can also try a homemade mixture of 2
cups of bleach and 1 gallon of water placed
in a spray bottle or pressurized sprayer.
Spray the affected surface and let the
solution sit for around 15 to 20 minutes.
Afterward, wipe the surface with a cloth or
a sponge to remove the mold. Repeat the
same procedure two to three times.
You can handle the mold problem with
these DIY techniques, but you should not try
to do so on areas that are wider than 3
square feet. 
If you have allergies or respiratory issues,
don’t risk your health and safety. Reach out
to certified mold mitigation experts to
handle the task.
Contact a Professional to Remediate the
Situation
Part of mold remediation includes mold
mite removal. If you suspect that your home
has mold and mold mites, hire a
professional 
to eliminate 
these mold
problems.
Contact a Professional to Remediate the
Situation
Don’t take any chances with DIY mold
cleanup, and let our certified professionals
for water damage restoration in Omaha, NE,
do the work.
At Deep Water Damage and Restoration
Services, we provide mold mitigation
solutions that effectively keep your home
mold-free and safe 
from mold mite
infestation. With our help, you can save
yourself from being exposed to toxins that
can harm your health. For more information,
give us a call at (719) 571-9845 today!
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