Ask Me Help Desk - Biting mites

I had the same problem, to a tee, as what you are describing. My washing machine wa running all day long, I was living in a "pesticide" house since I had to spray everything, all day (and night) It finally got so bad that I started wearing plasic bags on my legs and actually spraying bug poison on me and my clotehes (NOT a good idea!) I am very allergic to insect bites. I had open sores all over my body from the itching and the fact that the bite area swell 200 % . Any bite I get takes at least 3 months to heal and I have been left with horrible scars all over my body. I tried everything I heard about but nothing worked and I was at my wits end. I couldn't sleep any more due to the intense pain of the bites. And then it happened! I DISCOVERED HOW TO GET RID OF THEM! It's VERY cheap, you do it yourself, and it's 100 % safe! (no harmful chemicals) Best of all, it actually Does work. Just go to your supermarket and pick up a box of Mule Team Borax or two, depending on the size of your home, and apply a thin layer on all floors, mattresses, laundry room, couches, etc.. etc.. Then, sit back and wait 2 to 3 weeks (mine were gone after 2 weeks, but I waited 3, just to be sure.) THEN, vacuum. That's it! You will have to put up with the inconvenience of living with white powder on everything, but that was nothing compared to the horror of living with these pests! I have no stake or interest in the Mule Team company. I am not making a dime. I have been pest free for a little under 3 years now, although I do still leave powder out in hidden places such as under the couch, under sinks, etc.. I wanted to share with others this secret I found because I know how horrible it truly is. So take a chance and try it. You will only be out 5 or 10 dollars! Oh, the reason this works (for fleas too) is beause they can't get immune to it. It burns their legs off when they come in contact with it. Bed bugs are the worse about being immune to all the poisons out there. This also works great for roaches! Good Luck to you and have a great, bug free, day!

Thank you. I have 20 mule but am concern for my pets.

And I use straight boric acid for under sinks and appliances and such. That is the active ingredient.

I have had the same problem invisible biting mites for a couple of years: the biggest problem is that you are unable to discuss it with the medical profession who have arrogantly decided a lack of visible evidence equates with no evidence.
Like all above I have not found the answer however I am wondering about a American vacuum cleaner `Rainbow' I think it's called which cleverly filters any impurities it picks up through water - one of the problems with existing vacuums is that as soon as you attempt to empty them you release this vermin back into the air.
Has anyone used one of these machines -which sadly ain't cheap- and with what if any success - it would be helpful to know before incurring this high cost?

I note too most of these entries are up to 2/3 years old has anyone had the good fortune to find the answer since?

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Originally Posted by debbiemurphy

I had the same problem, to a tee, as what you are describing. My washing machine wa running all day long, I was living in a "pesticide" house since I had to spray everything, all day (and night) It finally got so bad that i started wearing plasic bags on my legs and actually spraying bug poison on me and my clotehes (NOT a good idea!) I am very allergic to insect bites. I had open sores all over my body from the itching and the fact that the bite area swell 200 % . Any bite i get takes at least 3 months to heal and I have been left with horrible scars all over my body. I tried everything I heard about but nothing worked and I was at my wits end. I couldnt sleep any more due to the intense pain of the bites. And then it happened! I DISCOVERED HOW TO GET RID OF THEM! It's VERY cheap, you do it yourself, and it's 100 % safe! (no harmful chemicals) Best of all, it actually Does work. Just go to your supermarket and pick up a box of Mule Team Borax or two, depending on the size of your home, and apply a thin layer on all floors, mattresses, laundry room, couches, etc.. etc.. Then, sit back and wait 2 to 3 weeks (mine were gone after 2 weeks, but I waited 3, just to be sure.) THEN, vaccum. Thats it! You will have to put up with the inconvenience of living with white powder on everything, but that was nothing compared to the horror of living with these pests! I have no stake or interest in the Mule Team company. I am not making a dime. I have been pest free for a little under 3 years now, although i do still leave powder out in hidden places such as under the couch, under sinks, etc.. I wanted to share with others this secret i found because i know how horrible it truly is. So take a chance and try it. You will only be out 5 or 10 dollars! Oh, the reason this works (for fleas too) is beause they can't get immune to it. It burns their legs off when they come in contact with it. Bed bugs are the worse about being immune to all the poisons out there. This also works great for roaches! Good Luck to you and have a great, bug free, day!

This is truly exciting if it works as you say - you'll see my today's post a little way down- if we're indeed talking about your successfully eliminating invisible biting mites it will be an absolute blessing to many thousands. I'm in the UK and must investigate whether this product sells here under the same name. Presumably you were unable to occupy your home in the three weeks it was covering everything until a full vacuuming had taken place?

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Originally Posted by uri72ah

This is truly exciting if it works as you say - you'll see my today's post a little way down- if we're indeed talking about your successfully eliminating invisible biting mites it will be an absolute blessing to many thousands. I'm in the UK and must investigate whether this product sells here under the same name. Presumably you were unable to occupy your home in the three weeks it was covering everything until a full vacuuming had taken place?

A further thought occurs to me debbie presumably this product is not something one can safely put on one's body - how did you get around that problem?

Did this product work for anyone else? Please help as I am suffering the same problem for over a year now

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Originally Posted by vib

Oh my goodness. I have been battling these guys since we went camping in the summer. I thought they were lice, but there were no nits. I used at least 10 different types of pesticides and natural products, I would be clear for maybe a few hours - then I could feel them again. I went to the doctor also, who sent me to a specialist who thought I was imagining them because he couldn't see any legs. I didn't have very many then. I have had them under my nails, in my ears, in my nose (I see them when I blow my nose). I definitely know they are in my car and I see them on my clothes. I can feel them crawl on my face and if a use a wet kleenex to wipe where I feel them I always see little black specks. I would appreciate any help because My home is very infested and I can't possibly vacuum, scrub, and launder anymore! I have ordered KleenGreen and I will let you all know how it turns out.

I found that Kleen free combined with vinegar, bleach, pure lysol, and borax fights them. I put lysol, borax and a capful of bleach in my clothes to wash. Cleaned my carpets 8 times alternating from kleen free and vinegar with capful of bleach. I have washed walls, wrapped beds with plastic and pillows, use permethrin cream in hair and wash everything everyday. I packed up all nic nacs and put them in a storage for less cleaning and that is where they will stay until they die. It is a continuous ongoing effort to rid yourself of these nasty pest and spray bottles full of kleen free and vinegar with cap full of bleach. Every time I feel anything I spray. My problem is that I can't get it out of my vehicle... I have sprayed everything even with lice spray that kills bedbugs and they do not want to leave. Did not drive my vehicle for 2 weeks and sprayed with little results and have no clue why I cannot get them out of my car.

Wondering if you ever identified what you actually had infesting your house, car and body?

And--a year later, whether you have conquered them?

Having same problems with these tiny pests-- seems like people just disappear after awhile and it is hard to know if any of the solutions have worked to return life to normal and if anyone has ever actually had positive identification of the insects or disease involved. If any of you are still around, please check back in for updates.

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Originally Posted by DeepMysteries

Having same problems with these tiny pests-- seems like people just disappear after awhile and it is hard to know if any of the solutions have worked to return life to normal and if anyone has ever actually had positive identification of the insects or disease involved. If any of you are still around, please check back in for updates.

I have been dealing with the same problem for a year and a half, I recently discovered it is Morgellon Disease I also have found a solution and am very excited to share this with all who suffer with this. This sounds weird but really works.Use a POWDERED laundry detergent that has a bleach alternative,1 cup mixed with 10 alfalfa tablets ( I chop mine very small in a chopper adding small amounts of water until I have a smooth paste ) and 4 st. johns wort (open capsules and pour out) mix all 3 ingredients together into 1 gallon of water. I put it in a bug sprayer and spray everything and everywhere inside and outside and your car, I use a weaker solution to bath in and wash my dogs with and this disease will be gone very fast, when you soak your body in this you will feel things coming out of your body.Make sure you add this solution to your laundry also, good luck and god bless

This is very interesting--how in the world did you come with this formula? I read somewhere else that alfalfa tablets had had an impact, but what inspired you to mix in St. John's Wort? Also what powdered laundry soap are you using?

Thanks for this information.