Dust mite eczema occurs when these microscopic mites trigger an itchy rash for those living with eczema (atopic dermatitis). The dust mites survive off of dead skin cells, one of the most common ...

They can even be found in drinking water, yet few people have ever heard of aquatic mites, including, until recently, me. And I study tiny things for a living. Mites also live in dust, where they ...

Dust mites are microscopic pests that thrive in warm, humid environments, making your mattress a perfect breeding ground. While they’re too small to be seen by the naked eye, there are certain ...

Do you know what chigger bites look like? The tiny mites — also called berry bugs — may leave behind small, itchy red bumps. While it's easy to confuse chigger bites for other types of insect ...

Scabies occurs when tiny parasitic mites called Sarcoptes scabiei burrow into the upper layer of skin, triggering an intense allergic reaction that causes severe itching and a distinctive rash.

Ear mites are an uncomfortable nuisance for cats, and if left untreated, they can lead to infection or other health issues. Fortunately, there are signs and symptoms to watch out for that can tell ...

On a recent drive back from Denver International Airport, I saw a coyote running through a prairie-dog town. It was the fifth coyote I saw that morning between Estes Park and Denver, but this one ...

Scrub typhus, a bacterial infection transmitted through the bites of chiggers — microscopic mites that acquire the pathogen from wild rodents — adds another layer of challenge in regions ...

The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, exemplifies the limitations of conventional pesticide-based pest management in agriculture and horticulture. These microscopic arachnids infest a ...