Author:
Peter Berry
Date Of Creation:
14 February 2021
Update Date:
1 July 2024
Content
Similar to lice, a tick is a parasite that lives on dry and infected skin, causing intense itching and pain that makes you shy and alienated. Scabies, a skin disease usually caused directly by the tick. Other ticks like house dust mites (house dust mites) are also known to cause allergies; Some ticks will latch on to pets and others will enter your garden and yard. For each type of tick or mite, you need to use different methods to get rid of them. Chemicals are quite useful indoors, but can be extremely toxic if used in pets and plants.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Get rid of house dust mites
Vacuum regularly. House dust mites, the most common species of ticks that live indoors, can be easily eliminated with a vacuum cleaner. Dust mites burrow and cling to fabric, carpets, furniture and sometimes even clothing. Regular cleaning and vacuuming or washing fabrics will solve this problem and help relieve headaches.
Protect your bed. The place where the most dust mites are gathered in the house is usually the bed. These tiny bugs hide in mattresses and pillows, creating waste as they move. Protect your bed by covering your mattress and pillows with dust-proof covers. This will prevent dust mites from entering and prevent their waste from accumulating.
Keep items clean with cloth. Bed linen is usually the most hiding place for dust mites, but they are also present in most fabric items. Make an effort to wash the fabric items (bed linen, pillowcases, curtains, blankets, etc.) every 1-2 weeks. Use the hottest water the fabric can withstand to eliminate dust mites in the fabric.
Regularly wipe dust. It is clear that dust mites often accumulate in dust. Therefore, you need to make sure your home is as dust-free as possible by regularly cleaning fixtures. Use a damp vacuum cleaner or damp cloth to prevent dust mites and allergens from flying. If you are allergic to dust mites, you should wear a mask when wiping the dust to avoid inhaling irritants.
Reduce moisture. Create an unfavorable environment for dust mite growth. These tiny bugs like a warm environment with high humidity. Use a dehumidifier to keep the humidity in your home about 50% or less. You can also use an extra air conditioner to keep your home cool; This is also a factor against dust mites.
Replace your favorite dust mite shelter. If dust mites are a real problem in your home and you don't mind spending money, change your interior to create an inconvenient environment. Replace carpets with parquet or tile flooring and remove any fabric if possible. Use synthetic fiber sheets instead of feathers and remove curtains.
Use a dust mite filter. Do not return the dust mites that you have cleaned back home by using the filters in the vacuum cleaner and vents. HEPA filters will trap dust mites and dust mite waste as they pass through and prevent them from entering the home.
Freeze dust mites. If there are items that cannot be washed but are filled with dust mites and their waste, refrigerate for 24 hours. Dust mites will die and cleaning will be easier afterward.
Use of pesticides. Pesticides can be used as a last resort for home dust mites. Find a drug that advertises its target for dust mite extermination, or hire a exterminator for you. Note that pesticide sprays can leave an unpleasant odor in the home or cause other restrictions. advertisement
Method 2 of 2: Eliminate other ticks
Eliminate live ticks in the ear (ear lice). Use mineral oil ear drops to treat ear lice. Ear lice are a pest that usually lives in dogs and cats rather than in human ears. You can buy ear drops for earwax at pharmacies and fill them with mineral oil. Small into pet's ears, inside and around thick ears.
- Keep pets outside during this time so they won't get oil on your furniture or carpeting.
Treatment of itchy mites (scabies). Apply sulfur lotion over your body if you have scabies. Most experts recommend Lindane over-the-counter because it is relatively non-toxic. Pure sulfur is also effective but is difficult to find and very toxic. Remember to shower thoroughly before applying medication. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use, as some medicines for scabies require a prescription because of their toxicity.
Get rid of red spiders. Release bait spiders in your garden if you have red spiders in your garden. Red spiders feed on vegetables in the garden and on the grass and destroy plants. You can buy a nest of small bait spiders, a proven method that has a lot of benefits in your garden. You can also choose to use chemicals, although this can be harmful to the plants; therefore bait spiders are an easy and non-toxic alternative.
Eliminate chicken mites. This mite can be found inside and outside the home and is spread by birds. The only way to get rid of this mite completely is with a pesticide, but it's best to call a professional exterminator for this. Relocate bird nests and prune trees near your home. If mites appear on domestic poultry, such as chickens, change the nesting material and add fresh garlic to the bird's drinking water.
Reduce the spider Bryobia praetiosa (clover mite) to the minimum. This species is reddish brown in color and does not pose a threat to humans or animals. But if they bothers you, you can get rid of them by mixing borax with warm water and spraying this solution wherever you see them. Borax solution can destroy and prevent this species from coming together.
Increase the number of spiders where you live. Perhaps no one wants to bring spiders into their homes or gardens.However, spiders are the mite's natural enemy and will destroy them. Raising a spider is a way to reduce the overall number of mites and maintain this effect. So don't kill spiders when you see them or when they're indoors. advertisement
Advice
- Pesticides will kill any ticks or mites, but they can also harm your home. You should only use this as a last resort.
- Create a barrier with insecticide around your home to prevent mite and tick infections.
- A home remedy for mite eradication is to add a few drops of tea tree oil and lemon juice to laundry.
