title: Biology, ecology, and prevalence of dust mites.
abstract: The house dust mites D. farinae, D. pteronyssinus, and E. maynei are sources of multiple potent allergens in the indoor environment. They are common inhabitants in homes worldwide. Many biologically significant studies have revealed how well adapted these mites are to the microhabitats in homes. Ambient RH is a key factor in determining where these mites are found. Many aspects of the biology of house dust mites are not understood. A greater understanding of the biology of dust mites may reveal new strategies for controlling dust mites and their allergens in homes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biological Sciences, Wright State University, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435-0001, USA. larry.arlian@wright.edu
authors.forename: Larry G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Arlian
authors.forename: Marjorie S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Morgan
mesh_terms: D016902:Air Pollution, Indoor; D000485:Allergens; D000818:Animals; D004777:Environment; D006798:Housing; D006801:Humans; D008018:Life Cycle Stages; D010571:Pest Control; D011157:Population Dynamics; D039981:Pyroglyphidae / Q000254:growth & development / Q000472:pathogenicity / Q000502:physiology; D012098:Reproduction
chemical_list: D000485:Allergens