An astonishing four out of five homes have dust mite infestations. It’s no wonder that there are so many people having asthma attacks and catching other sicknesses. More than 50 percent of asthma sufferers can attribute their symptoms to dust mites. There are three types of dust mites: “American”, “European” and Euroglyphus maynei Dust mites and the other 30 thousand varieties of mites are arachnids. Approximately 100 thousand mites can live in a square yard of carpet. Signs of a dust mite infestation include: • Coughing • Facial pressure • Blue-looking skin under the eyes • Congestion • Sneezing • Itchy, red and watery eyes • Difficulty in breathing • Skin irritations Source