Mite infestations can be tricky to treat, as there are many different types of mite and each there can be various causes and treatments according to the exact species of mite.
Commonly, mites are due to damp conditions, and may also be brought into your home on food, such as flour mites or weevils. If you can find the source of the mites, then the best way to get rid of the mites is to removed the source. You could then try using a mite insecticide or mite spray designed to kill any remaining mites. However, you may still need mite pest control services, as mites can be resistant to some off the shelf products.
If it is difficult to establish the source of the mite infestation, then it is worth getting professional pest control services to identify the source. Without knowing the reason why mites are in your home, it is difficult to eliminate them permanently. You might be able to reduce the problem temporarily, but it is likely the mites will keep re-infesting you home until the source is removed.
Sometimes a pest controller might be unable to identify the mites or confirm the source. In this instance a good pest control company will collect a live sample of the insects for laboratory identification. Formal insect ID of the mites will determine the exact species, along with causes and preferred living conditions for the mites. With formal identification, the best and most effective mite pest control program can be identified and delivered. Otherwise, a mite pest control program can be delivered, however it may not be effective long term. With laboratory level mite identification there is the highest chance of long term success and permanent extermination of the mites.
In cases of severe mite infestation, extreme steps to control the mites may be needed. This can include disposing of items such as food sources, and also heavily mite infested furniture, such as mattresses, in order to resolve the mite infestation. If damp is a predisposing factor, then a de-humidifier may be needed.
Mite infestations can be distressing, however mites in the house can usually be dealt with relatively easily and quickly if you are using a reputable pest control company. If the mite infestation is more problematic it can be a case of working with your pest control company to get to the root of the problem so they are able to exterminate the mites on a permanent basis for you. Choose a pest control company with a good reputation, as mite extermination and mite pest control is a less common type of pest control; best to use a company with more experience and one that prioritises long term solutions.
