Mites are an infestation of the skin by the human itch mite. The microscopic mite burrows into the upper layer of the skin, where it lives and lays its eggs.

Mites are usually spread by direct, prolonged skin-to-skin contact with someone with mites.

Contact generally must be extended; a quick handshake or hug usually will not spread mites.

Mites are distributed 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.

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 Benzarid, a hospital disinfectant, to accompany our pest solution products.

Ensuring a clean and sanitary environment is essential to keeping the infestation from returning!

Typical indications of mites include small, raised bumps on the skin, accompanied by swelling or blistering.

Mites do not survive more than 2–3 days away from human skin.

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 BenzaRid Disinfectant is perfect for deep cleaning and disinfecting your home of residual contaminants.

We strongly suggest using Mite-B-Gone Mite Killer Spray to reduce the chance of mite re-infestation. It is crucial to wash clothes, bedding, and towels daily in hot water, disinfect your home entirely, and, if needed, repeatedly use Mite-B-Gone Mite Killer Spray during treatment to kill mites.

Items such as bedding, clothing, and towels used by someone with scabies 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 keeping them away from 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 assure that the mites have been killed.