i\OOORS 



Control of the mite indoors should be concen- 

 trated around cracks by windows and doors. 



Preferred insecticides for control indoors are 

 0.5-percent lindane, 2-percent chlordane, and 1- 

 to 2-percent malathion. Apply any one of these. 

 The first two can be purchased ready to use. If 

 you wish to use malathion, purchase an emulsifi- 

 able liquid and dilute it according to instructions 

 on the label. 



The insecticide should be sprayed or painted 

 around doors, windows, and other places where 

 the mites may enter the house. 



Repeated applications may be necessary every 

 week or two. 



A pyrethrum aerosol or spray quickly kills the 

 mites it hits but does not give residual protection. 



Indoor trouble spots should be re-treated if 

 heavy migrations continue. 



Precautions 



In General. — Most insecticides used for mite con- 

 trol are poisonous to people and to animals. . . . 

 Always read the label on the insecticide you buy so 

 you will know what it is and how to use it. . . . Keep 

 the insecticides where children and pets cannot reach 

 them. . . . When applying them, do not contaminate 

 food, dishes, or kitchen utensils. . . . When you 

 have finished applying them, empty the unused ma- 

 terial into the original container, clean the sprayer or 

 duster, and wash all exposed surfaces of the body 

 with soap and water. Avoid breathing large amounts 

 of mist or dust. 



Indoors. — Avoid overdosage. Treatment of an en- 

 tire room with any of the recommended materials is 

 neither necessary nor advisable. Apply them only to 

 areas of the room where mites are numerous or where 

 you believe they are hiding. 



Prepared by 

 ENTOMOLOGY RESEARCH DIVISION 

 AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE 



Washington, D.C. Issued November 1958 



Slightly revised April 1962 



(LOVER MITE 



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