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    mmarsha Posts: 53, Reputation: 4
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    Jun 12, 2009, 08:57 PM
    Skin mites
    Does anyone know what insect could glue down on your skin with what appears to be some type of protective shield for these mites that is almost impossible to get it off your skin?
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    Jun 13, 2009, 03:53 AM

    There are several skin mites, some can be acquired from being near an infected person, or some can come from animals. There is an excellent website available which explains them all:

    www.ca.uky.edu/entomology/entfacts
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    Jun 13, 2009, 04:36 AM
    Coulbn't get your link to work, Tickle, so I went to the website. Good information.

    Mmarsha, try this link

    University of Kentucky Entomology
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