“Mite” is a term commonly used to refer to a group of insect-like organisms, some of which bite or cause human irritation. While some mites infest animals or humans, others are scavengers feeding on plants, insects, and other arthropods.

There are nearly as many different types of mites as there are insects.

Mites are usually spread by direct skin-to-skin contact with someone with mites. Contact must be prolonged; a quick handshake or hug usually will not spread mites. Mites are spread easily to partners and household members.

Mites are also spread indirectly by sharing articles such as clothing, towels, or bedding used by an infected person.

Mites can be found worldwide and affect people of all races and social classes. Having mites does not indicate someone's cleanliness.

The most common signs and symptoms of mites are small, raised bumps on the skin. There may also be swelling or blistering. 

After the initial eggs are laid, symptoms can take 6-8 days to get severe. Eggs are oval and 0.10 to 0.15 mm long and hatch in 3-4 days. The larva will then migrate to the skin surface, burrow into a molting pouch, and remain there for another 3-4 days before becoming a nymph. The nymph becomes a larger nymph before molting into an adult.

On a person, mites can live for as long as 1-2 months. 

Off a person, mites usually do not survive more than 48-72 hours. This is one of the many reasons we offer a medical-grade disinfectant to accompany our pest solution products. Ensuring a clean and sanitary environment is essential to keep the infestation from returning!

Human Mites do not survive more than 2-3 days away from human skin. However, other mites can live and thrive in your carpet or furniture for weeks.

Carpets and furniture should be carefully vacuumed to remove dead mites, eggs, and excrement that could still be in the fabrics.

Countertops and frequently touched surfaces should be wiped down with a disinfectant. Our Mite-B-Gone Mite Killer Spray is perfect for mite eradication and can be used everywhere a mite may be hiding.

Items such as bedding, clothing, and towels used by a person with mites can be decontaminated by machine-washing in hot water and drying using the hot cycle or by dry-cleaning. We highly recommend using our ElimiMite Natural Enzyme Concentrate in your wash to penetrate and lift the dead mites, eggs, and excrement from all your washable bedding, clothing, and other washables.

Items that cannot be washed or dry-cleaned can be decontaminated by removing them from any body contact for at least 72 hours. Scabies mites will die if exposed to a temperature of 50°C (122°F) for 10 minutes. Putting the item in direct sunlight would also help kill the mites.

Because persons with mites are considered very infectious, carefully vacuuming furniture and carpets in rooms used by these persons is recommended.

Fumigation of living areas is unnecessary.

You can use our non-toxic, eco-friendly formula on a wide variety of surfaces, fabrics, and animals. Including but not limited to Homes, Automobiles, Farmsteads, Furniture, Couches, Bedding, Mattresses, Floors, Carpets, Pet Bedding, Pet Pens and cages, Chicken Coops, Nests, Etc. This product can be used on animals of all sizes, with caution to avoid getting in the eyes, nose, mouth, or genitalia. Do not use it directly on plants or humans.

Avoid direct contact with skin. Do not ingest the product. When treating animals, avoid eyes and other mucous membranes.

Treating mites can be difficult and takes patience and determination. The timeline of eradication depends on the severity of the infestation. With dedication, most people see significant improvement within 1-2 weeks.

Although our formula is gentle and considered safe, it is ineffective in treating mites on humans as mites that feed on humans tend to burrow underneath the skin. This product is designed to work upon surface contact and not to penetrate the dermis. If you need help with a human mite infestation, please see our Mite-B-Gone Creams, Lotions, and Soaps line.

Our Mite-B-Gone Killer Spray comes in various sizes to meet your needs. Currently, we have 16oz, 32oz, and 1 Gallon sizes.

• 16oz would effectively treat 1 medium-sized animal as a preventative for weekly use in a small area or home.
• Our 32oz size is best for multiple animal treatments (Depending on the sizes of the animals) or 2-3 standard-sized rooms, chicken houses, or pet pens.
• Our 1 Gallon Treatment is best for large mite infestations across the home or farmstead.
• These statements are meant to guide you in finding the right size but use your best judgment considering the severity of the infestation and the size of your home, animals, and areas that require treatment.

We recommend consulting with your doctor before use if pregnant or nursing.