Question 1

what can be done for mites?

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Lots: Dust mites a creatures that are related to tick and spiders. They are commonly found in upholstered furniture and bedding. There are dust mite covers that can be purchased for use on your bed. Google mission:allergy.

Question 2

what medications cure mites?

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Depends on the type: There are several different types of mites ranging from chiggers to scabies to bird/rodent mites
The treatment of scabies is with a cream placed on the skin and left overnight
For the other mites generally it is removal of the source and if they bite/infect to use anti-itch measures as they can cause intense reactions in some
Here is a great link explaining the different types
http://www2.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts/ef637.asp

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: mite?

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Small: Any of various small or minute arachnids of the order acarina that are often parasitic on animals and plants, infest stored food products, and in some species transmit disease.

Question 4

what is the best way to deal with a mite infestation?

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Which mite?: Several kinds of mites are parasitic on humans: chiggers, scabies, and bird mites.  With chiggers, you want to keep grasses mowed and also treat clothing with tick repellant. If infested, take a soapy bath immediately & use antiseptic on welts. Scabies requires total body treatment of all family members living together, with kwell (lindane) or other antiparasitic product. http://tinyurl.com/llrhkom.

Question 5

what to do if i have spider mites on my venus fly trap!!!?

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Treat the plant: As a medical doctor, I am not qualified to recommend a specific removal method for mites from your plants.  However, getting rid of them would be good as they often damage or kill the plant they are living on.

Question 6

how i can avoid room mites? in my new house have lots of them

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Room mites: Have you considered using a room fogger to kill them?

Question 7

hi i've had pain down on my testeculs for about 4 days  now an wanted to no what u think mite be wrong thanks simon?

Accepted Answer

Testicular pain: You may have epididymitis, orchitis, a kidney stone or several other possible issues.  Best to see a urologist and do this soon. Good luck.

Question 8

i think i mite be pregant?

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Do Pregnancy Test!: The best way to know for sure is to do a pregnancy test.   I hope you get the results you are hoping for.

Question 9

what does mite bites look like?

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Body mites: Mites, or scabies, are microscopic organisms that get under the skin. They cause small raised bumps mostly in the skin folds of the arms and legs and aroung the waist. They often show up on the hands between the fingers. They are itchy and may be worse at night. There really is not any good treatment otc. Should get seen by a doctor to know for sure. Many skin conditions can look similar.

Question 10

how long do scabie mites live for?

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On or off skin??: On the skin they can live for months - that's why treatment is needed because otherwise the rash and itching will persist. Off of the skin, like on your sofa cushions or pillows, they can live for about 3 days. That's why when treating for scabies and cleaning up the environment, you bag things you can't wash in hot water in a sealed garbage bag for 3 days to kill any persistent mites.

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