Dust mites are tiny insects only visible with the help of a microscope. Every home has dust mites which feed on human skin flakes and live in mattresses, pillows, carpets, upholstered furniture, bed covers, clothes, stuffed toys and fabric and fabric-covered items.

The danger in being exposed to dust mites is that body parts and feces from dust mites can trigger asthma in some people who are allergic to them. Children are especially susceptible to dust mite induced asthma.

To learn more, go to:
http://www.epa.gov/asthma/dustmites.html