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House Dust Mites
Natural History, Control and Research Techniques
- 1st Edition - March 13, 2023
- Author: Rob de Boer
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 9 1 1 1 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 2 2 4 - 5
House Dust Mites: Natural History, Control, and Research Techniques presents a complete synthesis of biological information on dust mites from both an ecological and evolution… Read more
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Request a sales quoteHouse Dust Mites: Natural History, Control, and Research Techniques presents a complete synthesis of biological information on dust mites from both an ecological and evolutionary perspective. This book allows readers to consume current knowledge on house dust mite biology as well as methods and techniques to conduct personal research. Written by an expert on house dust mite biological research, this book begins with an explanation of the medical importance of understanding dust mites due to their human health repercussions, including asthma and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. It discusses various species, exposure effects, best practices for habitat reduction and preventative options.
The book then goes on to detail the house dust mite’s biology and behavior, such as food and nutrition, water intake, reproduction, colonization and preferred climates. This is an ideal resource for entomologists and acarologists, as well as medical professionals seeking knowledge on insect-borne allergens.
- Discusses house dust mites’ roles in indoor air quality and allergic asthma
- Details the lifecycle and behavior of house dust mites to understand their occurrence or continued presence
- Offers proven control methods such as lethal heat and cold treatments
Researching and practicing entomologists and acarologists
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter One: An introductory note on the medical significance of dust mites
- Abstract
- 1.1: Discoveries
- 1.2: Identification and quantification
- 1.3: Exposure to mite allergens and disease
- 1.4: BHR, FEV, and PC-20
- 1.5: Secondary prevention: Yes, primary prevention: No
- References
- Chapter Two: Mites and the science of acarology
- Abstract
- 2.1: Dermatophagoides as an example of a mite
- 2.2: Sampling houses for dust mites and setting up cultures
- References
- Chapter Three: House dust faunas around the world
- Abstract
- References
- Chapter Four: Water junks
- Abstract
- 4.1: Food and metabolic water
- 4.2: The critical equilibrium (air)humidity (CEH)
- 4.3: The speed of water vapor uptake and loss
- 4.4: The conservation of body water, excretion of nitrogenous waste, and water loss tolerance
- 4.5: Two strategies for dealing with drought spells: D. pteronyssinus vs D. farinae
- References
- Chapter Five: Surveys of the occurrence of dust mites and their allergens
- Abstract
- 5.1: Associations with home characteristics
- 5.2: Density-dependent and density-independent factors
- 5.3: Are there any houses without mites?
- 5.4: Utility buildings and public places
- References
- Chapter Six: Where do mites survive the winter in a temperate climate?
- Abstract
- 6.1: Mattresses
- 6.2: Carpeted floors and rugs
- 6.3: Lethal heat and cold treatments
- 6.4: Mite control through reduction of RH, air-conditioning, mechanical ventilation, dehumidifiers, electric blankets, subfloor heating
- References
- Chapter Seven: The life cycle of astigmatic mites and their natural habitats
- Abstract
- 7.1: Hypopi
- 7.2: The natural habitats and colonization
- 7.3: Dispersal of domestic house dust mites
- 7.4: The sex ratio
- 7.5: Males, females, copulation, and egg production
- 7.6: The subadult stages of Dermatophagoides
- References
- Chapter Eight: Modeled population dynamics
- Abstract
- 8.1: Population development in circumstances with constant optimum physical conditions and with unlimited access to food
- 8.2: A speculative appraisal of empirical findings
- 8.3: A density-dependent factor, namely: Food
- 8.4: Kill them all in winter?
- References
- Chapter Nine: What can dust mites eat?
- Abstract
- 9.1: Dander
- 9.2: Food dynamics
- 9.3: Fungi and bacteria
- 9.4: Could humidity influence the food supply?
- References
- Chapter Ten: Investigations waiting to be done
- Abstract
- Reference
- Appendix A
- The benefits of taking three samples instead of just one
- Reference
- Appendix B
- References
- Appendix C
- Calculation of absolute humidity (AH) from readings of relative humidity (RH) and temperature (T)
- Reference
- Appendix D
- Determination of the CEH
- References
- Appendix E
- Mites and animal nests
- References
- Appendix F
- Intrinsic rate of increase and population structure
- References
- Appendix G
- Dynamic modeling: STELLA
- Appendix H
- The binomial distribution, the poisson distribution, confidence intervals, and a dreamed sampling procedure
- Index
- No. of pages: 232
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 13, 2023
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443191114
- eBook ISBN: 9780443152245
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Rob de Boer
Rob de Boer is an entomological researcher and retired professor from the University of Amsterdam. He received his PhD in Entomology from the University of Amsterdam and went on to lead research in the Hugo de Vries Laboratorium, the Laboratory of Experimental Entomology, and the Laboratory of Molecular Biology. His research expertise is in acarology (spider mites, ticks, dust mites) and bacteriology, specifically Lyme disease. He has published numerous scholarly articles on these topics.
Affiliations and expertise
Entomological Researcher and Retired Professor, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands