This story appears in the February 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. Currently two species of face mites are known; at least one of them appear to be present on all adult humans.

Dust mites living in household dust can sometimes cause allergies ... Yet obtaining a diagnosis is essential for accessing the appropriate treatment. Consulting a healthcare professional also provides ...

The signs and treatment for all Cheyletiella mites and static lice are the same, so identifying the species is not relevant. These mites can also infest humans but are considered transient because ...

Most people on Earth are habitats for mites that spend the majority of their brief lives burrowed, head-first, in our hair follicles, primarily of the face. In fact, humans are the only habitat ...

In cereals, mites can be discouraged by accurate application to the bulk of a liquid OP at recommended rates. Dust formulations are no longer available. Treatment of infestations is more difficult, as ...

Twospotted spider mites can infest over 200 species of plants. Severe spider mite feeding can stunt a plant's growth and can even kill the plant. Use nonchemical steps, such as keeping plants healthy, ...

Bird mites are parasites of poultry and wild birds. Some situations can bring bird mites into contact with people. Although small, bird mites are visible. Bird mites can bite people but cannot ...

And by comparing their DNA, scientists can trace how different groups of humans migrated across the world. For example, a study found that European mites genetically diverged from East Asian mites ...

The benefits of bottom screens are minimal, however, and usually require additional methods of treatment. Drone-brood trapping. Varroa mites prefer to infest drone ... as it is highly corrosive and ...