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:

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.

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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!

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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!

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Pillow Protectors

Pillow protectors are like armor for your pillows. They block dust mites and bugs, giving you a cleaner place to rest.

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Allergy Sensitive Quilts

Allergy-sensitive quilts have built in Anti-Microbial qualities that inhibits the growth of bacteria, mould and dust mites.

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Allergy Sensitive Pillows

Allergy-sensitive pillows are designed to repel dust mites and allergens, offering a cleaner, sneeze-free sleep.

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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

	If your home doesn't have window screens, consider temporary screen options or ask your landlord to install flyscreens
	Consider an annual pest control treatment
	Regularly vacuum and mop floors
	Keep benchtops free from crumbs and store food in sealed containers
	Check under dishwashers and in cupboards for droppings
	Use the dry setting on your air conditioner, if you have one
	Take out the garbage and recycling regularly
	Use natural pest control products or methods (traps, baits etc)

DUST MITES

	Purchase/use a HEPA vacuum or wet vacuum on carpets/floors
	Consider removing carpets or soft furnishings that trap dust mites
	Replace old bedding and consider buying dust mite-proof covers
	Wash bedding in 65°C water
	Declutter bedrooms and living room - try using plastic tubs for storage
	Regularly air rooms to lower humidity and use your HEPA air purifier if you have one