### Common Mites and Their Habits **Clover Mites**: These mites don't bite humans but can invade homes in large numbers. They feed on plants and are visible to the naked eye. **Dust Mites**: Too small to see, they feed on dead human skin cells. They don't bite but can cause allergies. **House Dust Mites**: Similar to dust mites, they thrive in household dust and can trigger allergies and asthma. **Itch Mites**: These mites bite humans and animals, causing itchy red spots. They live in plant materials and can't survive indoors. **Scabies Mites**: These mites burrow into human skin, causing intense itching and rashes. They spread through close contact and require medical treatment. **Chiggers**: These mites bite humans, releasing skin-digesting saliva that causes itching and inflammation. **Demodex Mites**: Also known as face mites, they live in hair follicles and are usually harmless but can cause skin conditions if they overpopulate. **Bird and Rodent Mites**: These mites can bite humans if their animal hosts die or leave. They cause skin irritation and rashes. **Oak Mites**: Found on oak trees, their bites cause itchy red rashes. **Varroa Mites**: These mites live on honey bees and don't affect humans. ### Symptoms and Treatment Mite bites can cause itching, rashes, and allergic reactions. Treatment varies by mite type but often includes antihistamines, topical creams, and in the case of scabies, prescription medications. ### Prevention To prevent mite infestations, keep your home clean, use dust-proof covers on bedding, and maintain low humidity levels. For specific mites like bird or rodent mites, ensure their hosts are not nesting in or around your home.