The Unseen Menace in Your Mattress: A Seasonal Threat to Health and Sanity The arrival of autumn brings a mixed bag of delights, including crisp air and cozy sweaters.
However, for millions of people worldwide, it also marks peak dust mite season. These tiny critters are as much a part of our lives as allergies, asthma, and sleep.
Dust mites proliferate when we turn on central heating in autumn, trapping summer's humidity inside sealed rooms and creating a perfect breeding ground.