Dust mite eczema occurs when these microscopic mites trigger an itchy rash for those living with eczema (atopic dermatitis). The dust mites survive off of dead skin cells, one of the most common ...

Cats sometimes seem to have a mind of their own and simply do what they want. This can lead to behavior that seems odd to humans, like eating grass. But why do cats eat grass? Cats may like the ...

They may be minuscule, but ear mites cause major irritation in cats. These tiny terrors feed on the oils and earwax found in your pet’s ear canal (gross!) where they cause discomfort, unpleasant ...

The Varroa destructor mite may be tiny — only a millimetre or two long — but it poses a massive threat to honey bees, beekeepers and honey producers, and agricultural sectors that largely rely ...

A new weapon could help British honeybees fight off one of their biggest foes, scientists hope. Bee numbers are dwindling globally and honeybees have their own set of issues, chief among which is ...

Face mites, also known as Demodex folliculorum (D. folliculorum) are microscopic tick-like organisms. These demodex mites aren't visible on the face. They live in the hair follicles in your skin, ...

The president has been discussing plans to rip up the grass in one of the White House’s most iconic locations and put in a hard surface to serve as a patio like the one at his Florida home and club.

Monika Stuczen, senior research scientist at Dyson, breaks down the most common cause of dust and dust-related allergies: The pesky dust mite. Many people assume dust and dust mites are one in the ...

Meet Demodex, the face mite, a microscopic arachnid that lives on human skin. The pore is its humble abode and the waxy sebum we secrete is its meal of choice. It's hard to know for sure ...