Just like the study looking at how ticks hitch a statically charged ride onto clothing, the mites are pulled up from the flower to the hummingbird beaks via the bird's positive charge.

But experts actually say that doing this may create the perfect environment for dust mites. Not familiar with these tiny creatures? They can live in your home and, according to research published ...

Dust mites can cause a variety of health issues, and, chances are, they're hiding in your bedroom right now. Learn how to eliminate these tiny mites.

But while most of us live in harmony with dust mites, they cause the most common allergy in the UK and over 80 per cent of asthma sufferers react to them. Here we take a closer look at the dust ...

An estimated 13,000 people suffer from the allergy in England could benefit from the new tablet Thousands of people with a severe dust mite allergy could benefit from a "life changing" new daily ...

Hummingbird flower mites use static electricity to hop between flowers. Researchers initially thought scent guided them.

Thousands of people suffering from severe dust mite allergies are set to be offered a first-of-its kind daily pill. The “life-changing” drug, Acarizax, works by delivering a fixed amount of ...

Beekeeper Jackie Morrison is looking for an alternative to miticide strips, a chemical treatment used in hives to kill varroa mite. She says her customers want products free of chemical residues.

The British Allergy Foundation says house dust mites are one of the three most common triggers for allergies. The other two are mould and pets. To be more specific, allergies are usually triggered ...

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 ...

Thousands of people with a severe dust mite allergy could benefit from a "life changing" new daily treatment. The National Institute for Healthcare and Care Excellence (NICE) is recommending a ...