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Bird mites are small parasites that need to feed on blood from living organisms to survive. Bird mites are known to seek out and feed on humans when their bird hosts are not present. When the young birds leave a nest the bird mite will enter a home seeking a blood meal. The bird mites are attracted to humans by receptors that detect moisture, heat and CO2. In many cases bird mites can be very aggressive and can quickly multiply into the thousands.
Once a home is heavily infested with bird mites it can become overwhelming and difficult problem to eradicate. Bird mites will typically infest bedding, carpeting, upholstered furniture, clothing, etc. Like Bed Bugs the bird mite will hide in dark areas, cracks, crevices, folds and seams of fabrics and upholstery when they are not active. Bird mites are most active at night and on damp, humid, overcast days and less active on hot, dry, sunny days.
VIDEO: 3:04 Bird Mite Obsession | Infested!
Unlike scabies, bird mites are not known to burrow into the skin of humans, but in some cases can cling on to human skin for a period of time. Bird mites in many cases have become resistant to standard chemical pesticides. Bird mites unlike other types of mites that may stay localized, will often disperse throughout your home seeking hiding spots as mentioned above. Like “bed bugs” bird mites will come out of these hiding places at night to feed on blood.
In your quest to find were the bird mites are hiding and breeding in your home “no stone should be left unturned”. To successfully eradicate a bird mite infestation you must find all their hiding spots and spray those infested areas repeatedly for several days until you no longer see any signs of mites. With so many mite sprays on the market it is difficult to determine which mite killer spray will work best for you. In our opinion it is always better to use a good natural enzyme based bug killer that is safe and non toxic.
Natural enzyme based bug killers for many, has been extremely effective in eradicating bird mites, as the enzymes cause the mites to molt or shed their exoskeleton prematurely. Enzyme based bug killers are widely accepted in the field of pest control, as enzymes leave no toxic residues and the enzymatic effect on the insect exoskeleton, is fast and completely safe.
Below you will find links to our recommended online retailers that sell natural enzyme based bug killers. Onlinebedstores.com will only recommend authorized retailers of the products they offer. Our recommended retailers are also always available by phone to answer your questions and to provide expert advice.
Posted in : Helpful Articles by: OBS on January 5th, 2018 |
How to Get Rid of Mites – Mites are known to bite humans and cause itchy skin. Most mites are actually parasites of other animals, not people, but will bite people when animal hosts are not present. Mites are nest parasites of rodents, birds and other nesting animals. Parasitic mites feed on blood from hosts and then return to the host’s nest.
Mite species do not remain on the animal or human they feed on. Mites, such as “dog mites” (Cheyletiella species) and scabies mites, will remain on the animal or human host. Mite bites cause a rash that can be extremely itchy. Free-living mites will typically bite in areas where clothing may rub on your skin. “Scabies” or scabies mites, that live in skin will be found on parts of the body were the skin is thin such as hands, wrists, armpits and the groin area.
Scabies is the skin infestation caused by the burrowing eight-legged mite Sarcoptes scabiei (See Pictures & Video Below). Mites have infested humans for 2,500 years. A Scabie mite is not visible to the human eye.
Scabies is contracted by direct, prolonged, skin-to-skin contact with a person already infested with scabies. Contact must be prolonged (a quick handshake or hug will usually not spread infestation). Infestation is easily spread to sexual partners and household members. Infestation may also occur by sharing clothing, towels, pillow sand bedding. People with weakened immune systems and the elderly are at risk for a more severe form of scabies, called Norwegian or crusted scabies. Mites do not survive more than 48-72 hours, away from the human body. An adult female mite can live up to one month on a persons body.
No, your pet gets a different kind of scabies called mange. If your pet is infested with scabies and they have close contact with you, the mite can get under your skin and cause itching and skin irritation. However, the mite dies in a couple of days and does not reproduce. The mites may cause you to itch for several days, but you do not need to be treated with special medication to kill the mites. Until your pet is successfully treated, mites can continue to burrow into your skin and cause you to have symptoms.
Mites are made up of a high concentration of protein. When Kleen Green is introduced to the insect, the enzymes act and can cause the insect to molt (shed its outer coating) prematurely. Poison pesticides attack the nervous system of the insect, which is not always effective.
Try to avoid the use of poison based treatments. Traditional medicine will treat Scabies with poison based lotions. If using these poison based lotions, always follow the directions provided by your physician or the directions on the packaging or insert.
Sources include: Bohart Museum of Entomology
Posted in : Videos - Watch & Learn by: OBS on January 23rd, 2016 |
Dust Mites are they harmful? – Dust mites are extremely tiny bugs that live in house dust and feed on dead skin cells and hair that we continually shed. Dust mites are members of the spider family and will survive in any climate. They thrive in warm environments around 70°F (21°C) and 70 percent relative humidity. Because these tiny arachnids like warm moist environments your bed is the perfect breeding ground for these microscopic creatures to thrive.
As dust mites feed on dead skin cells they produce feces, it is the dust mites microscopic feces or waste, that is the actual allergen. When you breathe dust mite waste, one of the most strongly allergenic materials found in house dust, your immune system kicks into high gear producing antibodies against the normally harmless substances.
This over zealous immune response causes the symptoms associated with a dust mite allergy, such as sneezing and runny nose. This type of allergy affects about 20 million people in the United States according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). The good news is that for most people house dust mites are harmless.
Almost 50% of American homes have allergen levels that are high enough to cause sensitivity in people who were not previously allergic to dust mites.
A study (Feb 2005) by Kingston University (London UK) shows that simply by leaving your bed unmade each morning, with the sheets exposed to the air and sunlight, allows the sheets to dry out, and substantially reduces the numbers of dust mites. Now, you have a legitimate reason not to make your bed!
For those of you who have a high level of sensitivity to dust mite waste, washing your mattress protector, sheets, blanket, comforter and duvet in hot water over 130 degrees Fahrenheit (54 degrees Celsius) once a week is strongly recommended.
Sources include: ehso.com
Posted in : Videos - Watch & Learn by: OBS on January 21st, 2016 |
How to Wash a Comforter – The first thing you should determine is whether or not your comforter can be home laundered or if it needs to be professionally dry cleaned. Regardless of whether your comforter is down or a down alternative, such as microfiber, cotton or polyester, it is important to follow the care instructions recommended by the Manufacturer.
If the care instructions say “dry clean only”, obviously don’t try to wash it or you will damage it, and or the filling may clump up and render the comforter useless for retaining any type of warmth.
Keep in mind that it is not always possible to wash a large comforter in your home washing machine. Before attempting to wash your comforter, first determine if the comforter will fit comfortably in your home’s washer and dryer and that there is adequate room for the washer to fill with enough water to effectively and efficiently clean your comforter, this is where a little common sense should be applied. If you are attempting to launder a large comforter such as a Queen or King size comforter consider a trip to your local laundromat.
Our comforters keep us warm and cozy in bed, but it may be unsettling to know that your cozy comforter could be effecting your health. Over time your comforter will become the perfect host for breeding bacteria, fungus and dust mites. Keep in mind that dust mites are tiny, and can only be seen through a microscope.
Dust Mites feed on flakes of dead skin cells and moisture that we shed regularly as we sleep. Dust mites will survive and multiply especially well in conditions of warmth and humidity. There are approximately 100,000 to 10,000,000 dust mites in the average bed. Dust mites produce up to 20 waste particles per day, each containing a protein known to cause allergic reactions and asthma. These proteins are so light that they float when disturbed and disperse into the air.
A recent study shows that roughly 30% of the population is allergic to dust mite waste. This is why it is a good idea to wash your comforter and other bedding as often as realistically possible to ensure a healthy sleep environment. If looking to buy a new comforter consider one that will hold up to frequent laundering with out the filling clumping up.
OBS recommends the Fluffy Comfy™ Comforters with Eider Warmth™ a premium patented high-quality, hypoallergenic down-like, synthetic fill material that was developed in Japan. The patented Eider Warmth™ filling will not clump when laundered because it is a continuous hollow filament fiber that stays in tact and in place due to of the unique quilting technique used. This cozy comforter can be washed and dryed as often as you like and is available in 3 different warmth levels LIGHT, MEDIUM and ULTRA fill.
Posted in : Uncategorized by: OBS on August 26th, 2015 |
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Bed Bugs – How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs
Get rid of bed bugs using a natural enzyme biological bed bug killer. It is impossible for Bed Bugs to develop a resistance to enzymes used as a method of controlling them. Bed bugs are made up of a high concentration of proteins, certain organic enzymes will cause a bed bug to molt (shed its outer coating) prematurely. During this molting phase the bed bug is at it’s most vulnerable making the bed bug susceptible to drying out or drowning since the hard shell or cuticle that normally protects the bed bug has been cast off or removed.
The solution to cracking the cuticle of a bed bugs exoskeleton was discovered through the observation of insect entomology. Insects employ enzymes to escape their exoskeletons. By utilizing cultured enzymes that mimic those found in nature, a natural form of biological pesticide can be produced that has the ability to dismantle the armor of an insect instantly.
Bed bugs are small blood sucking insects. Bed Bugs usually come out just before dawn, and start to feed just about an hour before sunrise… See Video
Enzymes digest insect’s waxy cuticle on contact and dismantles their exoskeleton – effectively forcing insects into immediate molting in which the protective shell is stripped. Using enzyme-based formulas as a biological bed bug killer is an ingenious play of engaging the forces of nature to our advantage.
Enzymes exist throughout the insect, plant and animal kingdoms to aid in the digestion of organic matter. Arachnids such as spiders and scorpions inject their prey with enzyme; insect larvae (maggots) also rely on enzymes to predigest their food for them. Insectivore plants also use enzymes to digest insect prey. Even cellular organisms such as bacteria, mold, mildew and yeasts all depend on enzymes to aid in the external digestion of food sources. Enzymes play a fundamental role to all life because they are a necessary catalyst to speed up the chemical reaction of metabolism. Enzymes are used by living beings to break down complex structures in food digestion.
Why Use Enzymes
Enzyme control of insects is preferable to traditional pesticide-based approaches to pest control for several reasons, not least of which is the elimination of chemical exposure risk. Enzyme control as a bed bug killer is non-toxic and safe for people and the environment, pesticides are not. Enzyme is a desirable alternative to pesticide control because it relies on physical biology rather than on toxic substances to achieve success. Enzyme control is universal in range – all insects are affected by enzyme – enzyme works for any pest problem encountered.
