{"id":20118,"date":"2022-06-27T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-26T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/?p=20118"},"modified":"2024-08-07T03:31:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T17:31:30","slug":"rat-mites-are-worse-than-bed-bugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/rat-mites-are-worse-than-bed-bugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Rat Mites &#8211; Worse Than Bed Bugs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rat-Mites-Worse-Than-Bed-Bugs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rat-Mites-Worse-Than-Bed-Bugs.jpg 912w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rat-Mites-Worse-Than-Bed-Bugs-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rat-Mites-Worse-Than-Bed-Bugs-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Rat-Mites-Worse-Than-Bed-Bugs-360x202.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 912px) 100vw, 912px\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Milan Rybar \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rat mites. Even the word combination can invoke nightmares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tiny, disgusting, and literally living on the back on nasty rodents, these creatures are something that you don&#8217;t want to see in your property. With that being said, what exactly are rat mites? How does one get them in their home? Are they more dangerous than bed bugs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue reading to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>learn more about rat mites in Australia;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>find out how dangerous exactly are they;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>discover how to rid your property of them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n<div class=\"post_walkthrough\"><strong class=\"title\">Table of contents:<\/strong>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#What_are_rat_mites\">What are rat mites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Rat_mites_vs_bed_bugs\">Rat mites vs bed bugs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How_to_get_rid_of_rat_mites\">How to get rid of rat mites<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Rat_mite_prevention_tips\">Rat mite prevention tips<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Professional_rat_mite_extermination\">Professional rat mite extermination<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Takeaways\">Takeaways<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_are_rat_mites\">What are rat mites, and why you should be scared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can figure out by the name of the insect, rat mites are little spider-like bugs (only 0.75 to 1.44 mm) that can be found living on the backs of rats. Even <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/get-rid-of-dead-rat-smell\/\">dead rats<\/a>. Disgusting, we know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it gets even worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rat mites can also choose another type of host to munch on &#8211; people. They like to feast on blood, which, needless to say, doesn&#8217;t end well for the host, as their bites can lead to dermatitis and other types of skin issues. At this point, you are probably wondering can rat mites live on humans, and the answer is no, they can&#8217;t,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still &#8211; why are they worse than bed bugs?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because a rat mite infestation means that you probably have another type of pest issue in your property &#8211; a rat one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs of rat mites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that we&#8217;ve covered what exactly are these creatures, it&#8217;s time to talk about rat mites symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>You have small, itchy bumps on your skin;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>You&#8217;ve developed a nasty rash out of nowhere;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>You have a pet rat that has started scratching itself;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span>You&#8217;ve spotted physical bugs in the fur of your pet rat;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Rat_mites_vs_bed_bugs\">Rat mites vs bed bugs &#8211; is it a rat mite infestation or something else?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As rat mites and bed bugs share quite a few characteristics &#8211; they are both tiny, like to suck on blood, and love to leave itchy skin marks behind, it&#8217;s hard to figure out what you are dealing with, however, hard doesn&#8217;t mean impossible. Without further ado, here are the main differences between bed bugs and rat mites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--check-blue\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Visual differences:<\/strong> Bed bugs can range from 5 to 7 mm in size, while rat mites are 0.75 to 1.44 mm, which makes the first fairly larger and easier to spot. Bed bugs are also a brownish-red colour, while rat mites are lighter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Habitat differences:<\/strong> Rat mites can be found living on the backs of rodents and birds, and inside the animals&#8217; nests, while bed bugs can live in practically anything &#8211; mattresses, furniture, cracks in the wall, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-check\"><\/span><strong>Behaviour differences:<\/strong> Bed bugs are notorious for their hitchhiking abilities, meaning that you can carry the infestation inside your property after a hotel visit. Mites, on the other hand, don&#8217;t have such a talent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/bugs-mistaken-for-bed-bugs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Common Bugs Mistaken for Bed Bugs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/close-up-shot-of-a-bed-bug-on-linen-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Common Bugs Mistaken for Bed Bugs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/close-up-shot-of-a-bed-bug-on-linen-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/close-up-shot-of-a-bed-bug-on-linen-292x292.jpg 292w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/close-up-shot-of-a-bed-bug-on-linen-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/close-up-shot-of-a-bed-bug-on-linen-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Common Bugs Mistaken for Bed Bugs\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/bugs-mistaken-for-bed-bugs\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Common Bugs Mistaken for Bed Bugs\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCommon Bugs Mistaken for Bed Bugs\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"How_to_get_rid_of_rat_mites\">How to get rid of rat mites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for a DIY solution for your rat mite problem, the news isn&#8217;t great &#8211; there isn&#8217;t one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your best option is to <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/rodent-pest-control\/\">call a professional pest control company<\/a> and have them inspect your property and treat it for the rodent infestation. And we suggest doing this as soon as you spot the first signs, because not only can a <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/rat-mites-treatment\/\">rat mite infestation<\/a> cause you serious health issues, but it can also be an indicator of something a lot larger and far more dangerous happening inside your home &#8211; a rodent infestation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Rat_mite_prevention_tips\">Rat mite prevention tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all types of infestation, the key to keeping your home safe is practising prevention. With that in mind, here is what you can do to keep rat mites at bay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bullet-list bullet-list--plus\">\n\t\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span>Mow your lawn and take care of weeds regularly to prevent bringing the bugs inside;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span>Keep piles of leaves away from your property;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span>Make sure to give your pets regular baths;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span>Clean your home on a regular basis;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span>Wash your bed sheets and linens on a hot temperature setting every two weeks;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"icon-plus\"><\/span>Try keeping the humidity in the rooms you sleep in under 50%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div> <!-- \/.bullet-list -->\n\n\n\n\t\t<section class=\"section section--single-post\">\n\t\t<div class=\"related-article\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__title\">You may also like:<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__title -->\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__body\">\n\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"related-article__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-mice-rats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Proven Ways to Get Rid of Rats &#038; Mice\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"lazyloadImage\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/getting-rid-of-mice-rats-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Proven Ways to Get Rid of Rats &amp; Mice - Featured Image\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5120px) 100vw, 5120px\" title=\"Proven Ways to Get Rid of Rats &#038; Mice &#8211; Featured Image\" \/><\/noscript><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/figure> <!-- \/.related-article__image -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"related-article__desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"badge-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"badge badge--color-5\">Pest Issues<\/span>\n<\/div>  <!-- \/.badge-holder --> \n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/blog\/how-to-get-rid-of-mice-rats\/\" class=\"short-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Proven Ways to Get Rid of Rats &#038; Mice\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProven Ways to Get Rid of Rats &#038; Mice\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__desc -->\n\t\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article__body -->\n\t\t<\/div> <!-- \/.related-article -->\t\n\t<\/section> <!-- \/.section section--single-post -->\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Professional_rat_mite_extermination\">Have a rat mite infestation? Book Fantastic Services!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve figured out that you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/fantasticservicesgroup.com.au\/rat-mites-treatment\/\">rat mite infestation<\/a> and you are running around in circles, panicking, stop and call Fantastic Services! We offer professional pest control solutions that will cleanse your property of the nasty vermin in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The methods that we use are proven to be highly effective and are performed by experienced, vetted, insured, and additionally trained exterminators. Oh, and let&#8217;s not forget to mention that they are also budget-friendly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are you waiting for? 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