POLLEN levels are set to spike across Ireland this week – and Irish households are being urged to skip one common laundry product to avoid worsening their hay fever symptoms. Thousands across the ...

The fibre works by producing a chemical agent that stops the fungus forming on the dead skin cells which is so attractive to house dust mites. The agent is skin-friendly and will not adversely humans.

As with pet allergies, you can have a skin prick test at your GP's or a blood test at the local hospital, to try and work out the cause of your allergy. What can I do to reduce dust mites?

Here’s how to tell the difference between mosquitoes, chiggers and no-see-ums by their bites and how to treat and prevent them.

Tiny brown bugs can be a nuisance indoors, but identifying the culprit is the first step toward getting rid of them for good.

Scabies, on the other hand, are caused by mites that burrow into the skin and spread through contact, including bedding.

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree. Late summer afternoons are made for lounging in the garden! • Garden in the ...

Dealing with year-round allergy symptoms? Discover common indoor allergy triggers, like mold, and the steps you can take to avoid them.

It can also be sexually transmitted. Mites can survive for several days in clothes, bedding, and dust. Symptoms The rash starts about 2 weeks after your child has come into contact with the mite.

Swimmers Itch comes from tiny larvae, not duck mites, causing itchy rashes after swimming. These larvae emerge from waterfowl, and while uncomfortable, they usually clear up in about a week.