Allergen levels  in house dust mite allergy are at their highest between May and October, the peak breeding season of house dust mites. Most of the mites die during the winter, but the allergen-containing dust is stirred up by heating systems. This often causes the symptoms experienced by affected patients year-round to worsen during the winter.

Some facts about house dust mites

The most common house dust mites are Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae. They are brothers, although D. farinae is causing the most frequent sensitisation in animals. Animals are allergic to specific proteins of the droppings.

Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae

House dust mites are found in every home and are not a sign of poor hygiene. They prefer warm, damp, dark places. Mites thrive at a humidity of 70 to 80 per cent and temperatures above 25 degrees. They are not present in dry climate areas, even in dusty conditions. They need a damp environment to survive, since they take moisture from the air rather than drinking. They feed mainly on the dead skin shed from humans and animals. Their genus name ‘Dermatophagoides’ comes from the Greek, meaning ‘skin eaters’. In homes, they prefer bedrooms and the interiors and surfaces of mattresses, blankets and pillows. These places provide them with optimal living conditions. 

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