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What do you call the pest that you don't see and the bytes are very itchy and looks like hyves but bigger than hyves?

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Question: What do you call the pest that you don't see and the bytes are
very itchy and looks like hyves but bigger than hyves?

 

ANSWER   Perhaps it is scabies mites.
 
Scabies mites are one of the most common problems among school-aged children, and sometimes adults.  There is no (or shouldn't be!) social stigma attached to having a problem with these mites.  They are easily passed between children and between children and adults, and schools are often the site where this occurs.
 
There is no need to apply pesticide to the building.  These mites remain on humans.  They are not like the clover mite or bird mites that wander around and can be killed with a pesticide application.  The scabies mite, Sarcopties scabei var. hominis, is found on people.  They are spread by direct person-to-person contact.  The female mite burrow beneath the skin (usually on the fingers, wrists, elbows, and other tender places) and lay her eggs.  A red rash can develop and the itching can become intense, and may persist for a long period ("seven year itch") if not treated.
 
These mites are easily controlled by prescription or over-the-counter materials. The pharmacist may be able to help. If not, it may be necessary to see a doctor.

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