Effects of low temperatures on the survival of house-dust mites of the family Pyroglyphidae (Acari : Sarcoptiformes)
Six hours exposure to -15°C was needed for the eradication of the moving stages of Dermatophagoides farinae and D. microceras, whereas D. chelidonis, D. pteronyssinus and Euroglyphus maynei needed an exposure of 6 hours to -28°C for the same effect. In continental and sub-arctic climates these tempe...
| Published in: | Netherlands Journal of Zoology |
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| Main Authors: | , |
| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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1971
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| Online Access: | https://research.tue.nl/en/publications/a2759882-1d05-41c7-9670-3ff4fcd6c83f https://doi.org/10.1163/002829672X00077 |
| Summary: | Six hours exposure to -15°C was needed for the eradication of the moving stages of Dermatophagoides farinae and D. microceras, whereas D. chelidonis, D. pteronyssinus and Euroglyphus maynei needed an exposure of 6 hours to -28°C for the same effect. In continental and sub-arctic climates these temperatures occur in winter. One day exposure of the mattresses to the outdoor air could be attempted as a control of the pyroglyphid mite infestations. |
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