Dust mites are insect-like pests that live in mattresses, pillows and soft surfaces. We spoke with experts about how to get rid of these bugs and how to deal with a dust mite allergy.

If you hate making your bed in the morning, then this news may make you very happy. A doctor has revealed why you should ...

Dust mites are usually the last thing on our mind when looking for ways to improve our sleep. However, they’re a bigger threat to a goodnight's rest than you might have imagined. Even the best ...

There are steps you can take to help keep dust mites under control in your home, particularly for people who are more susceptible to the allergens, such as adults and children with asthma ...

A heartwarming video shows a once-hairless puppy, discovered with mites at a homeless encampment in California, now experiencing comfort and care in a foster home. Naya, a young dog who had been ...

This story appears in the February 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. Currently two species of face mites are known; at least one of them appear to be present on all adult humans.

"So you can put your queen into a summer holiday home and trap mites in brood frames [from the bee hive] and get rid of them with chemical-free methods." Loading... Ms Morrison said there were now ...