Kathleen from Chicago writes
The mites were in our library and moved to another room when I relocated the sofa. Now, they are in my car. My husband does not feel the bite but sees the evidence on clothing. They appear to be the size of a grain of salt, and really show up on black clothing. Will Onslaught and/or Sterifab be effective in my car? I sent samples to the Dept. of Public Health for identification. In the meantime, they are spreading throughout the house. Please advise, I'm very upset. Many thanks
It is important to be absolutely sure you are actually dealing with mites. Have the suspected mite identified by a reputable source, such as your local cooperative extension office or a reputable pest control operator. Treatments will vary for different pests. Treatment for say bedbugs is much different than the treatment for bird mites. Removal of the infested nest or bird and a thorough cleanup is necessary. For treatment in the home, we recommend you frequently vacuum all carpet and upholstery and dispose of the bag or vacuum contents in a sealed bag outdoors. Spray Sterifab on couches, chairs and other upholstered furniture where you may spend time resting. Onslaught can be used for a faster knockdown. Thoroughly apply as a fine particle broadcast spray using a hand pump sprayer to infested rugs and carpets and other cracks and crevices around the perimeter of each room. Put all clothes through the dryer on high heat to help kill mites and their eggs.We have had many customers use the above recommendations with great success. Most customers report that it can take several months to get rid of all of the mites. Finding and removing the source of the infestation is very important and is the key to getting rid of the mites.
Answer last updated on: 10/12/2018
