dust mite
noun
: any of various mites (especially family Pyroglyphidae) commonly found in house dust compare house dust mite
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Common allergens like dust mites, mold, and pollen can build up around your home.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 15 Apr. 2025
To get the most benefits from your humidifier, clean it regularly and keep humidity levels at 30-50% to prevent mold, bacteria, and dust mite issues.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
Triggers include dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and mold.
—Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
About 50 million Americans have some kind of allergy, with trees, grasses, weeds, mold, and dust mites the most common.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 15 Apr. 2025
To get the most benefits from your humidifier, clean it regularly and keep humidity levels at 30-50% to prevent mold, bacteria, and dust mite issues.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 Apr. 2025
Triggers include dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and mold.
—Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2025
About 50 million Americans have some kind of allergy, with trees, grasses, weeds, mold, and dust mites the most common.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Dust mite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dust%20mite. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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