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  2. Pyemotes herfsi - Wikipedia

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    Pyemotes herfsi, also known as the oak leaf gall mite or itch mite, is an ectoparasitic mite identified in Europe and subsequently found in India, Asia, and the United States. The mite parasitizes a variety of insect hosts and bites humans, causing red, itchy, and painful wheals (welts). The mites are barely visible, measuring about 0.2–0.8 ...

  3. Cicadas come with an itchy pest — tiny mites that can cause ...

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    How to prevent oak leaf itch mite bites PennState Extension says that eradicating the mites is difficult, as tree sprays usually don't seep into the galls where the mites hide out.

  4. Aceria mackiei - Wikipedia

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    Aceria mackiei, previously Eriophyes mackiei, the live oak erineum mite, is an abundant eriophyoid mite that produces leaf-blister galls on coast live oak, interior live oak, huckleberry oak, and canyon live oak. [1] This mite's ability to induce galls in oaks of both the black oak group and the intermediate oak group is unique. [1]

  5. Trombiculidae - Wikipedia

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    Home remedies to "suffocate" the mite, such as applying clear nail polish, rubbing alcohol, or bleach, may have little benefit since the mites do not burrow into the skin. However, since the mite may still be attached for up to three days, these treatments could possibly kill the mite, reducing further damage. [36]

  6. Eight ways to repel insects without bug spray - AOL

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    Scorpions, spiders, centipedes, and other venomous creatures may consider your unattended boots, gloves, or other garments as a fine new home, especially if they have been undisturbed for a few hours.

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  8. Brood XIII - Wikipedia

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    Anti-itch treatments, including calamine lotion and topical steroid creams, did not relieve the itching. [9] Edmond Zaborski, a research scientist with the Illinois Natural History Survey, then discovered that the skin conditions had resulted from oak leaf gall mite ("itch mite") (Pyemotes herfsi) bites.

  9. How to Get Rid of Dust, According to Cleaning Experts - AOL

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    Dust mites are everywhere, floating in the air and on the furniture and carpets in every room. But experts say these strategies can help you get rid of it.