How to Get Mites Out of Cell Phones, Laptops and Televisions

Mites love to get inside cell phones, televisions and computer monitors. Some say it’s the flickering light that attracts them like a moth to the flame. Others claim it’s the warmth that makes electronic devices so attractive. Whatever the case, the mite victim’s first real glimpse of a previously unseen attacker often often occurs when an ultra tiny speck comes crawling across a television or computer screen. Here’s how to handle the situation.

First and foremost, do not attempt to apply any type of liquid product inside electronic devices.

Cell Phones: Find a plastic sandwich box with an air tight lid. Toss a handful of our cedar granules into the box. Lay your cell phone on top of the granules. Replace the lid and store for 24 hours. If your home is infested with mites, it’s a good idea to begin storing cell phones inside Ziplock bags or air tight containers. Don’t let unprotected cell phones sit on your night table, as parasites tend to hide near the host and invade objects located in strategic places.

Laptops: Find an appropriately sized plastic box with an air tight lid. Craft stores often carry plastic scrapbooking boxes that are close to the size of a laptop. Toss a few handfuls of our cedar granules into the box. Be sure your box isn’t too large. The goal is to allow the cedar fumes to circulate within a small space.

Televisions: Cover an old card table with contact paper, sticky side up. Be sure to tape down all sides of the contact paper so that mites won’t have trouble crawling over raised edges. Place your television at the center of the table. Mites evacuating the television will be forced to crawl over the sticky paper on their way out. Study the paper with a magnifying glass each morning to see if you’ve caught any mites. This method may also be used to attract mites to your television, where they’ll get stuck on the paper in transit.

Other Uses for Our Cedar Granules

Spread our cedar granules under your bed to create an inhospitable place for mites to congregate.
Make pest controlling sachets for laundry bins. Fill organza bags with our cedar granules, pull the drawstrings closed and toss the bags into clean or dirty laundry bins. Be sure to store laundry in air tight plastic bins and keep the lids closed. Get rid of traditional wicker laundry hampers, as the gaps may allow mites to escape into your environment. Store clean laundry in air tight plastic bins to prevent mites from entering.
Toss sachets made with our cedar granules into drawers, cabinets and closets.
Store infested books and documents in large Ziplock bags filled with our cedar granules.
If your mite infestation began outdoors and spread inside, it’s a good idea to surround the base of your home with our cedar granules to prevent further infestation. Granules have longer residual effects than liquids. Each time it rains, a fresh shot of pet controlling fluids will drip into the soil.
Spread our cedar granules around your yard to control fleas, ticks and mites.
Spread our cedar granules throughout your vegetable garden to control the pests that eat your produce.

The Importance of Fogging for Mites

Fogging is an aggressive agenda for serious or chronic mite infestations. The mist settles on walls, ceilings and other surfaces that traditional spray programs don’t reach. To determine if fogging is necessary for your type of infestation, consult the following list.

Dust Mites: A fogging agenda is not necessary, as these mites are connected to carpets, couches and bedding. Spray beds, couches and carpets with Dr. Ben’s Evictor. Note that dust mites do not bite. They feed upon pet dander and human skin flakes that accumulate on beds, carpets and furniture. If you’re experiencing stinging or biting sensations, the culprit is not a dust mite.
Scabies Mites: A fogging protocol is not necessary, as the human scabies mite doesn’t travel far from the host. Spray skin, bedding carpets and furniture with Dr. Ben’s Evictor. Doctor’s visits will be required to monitor skin.
Bird Mites: Fogging is considered very helpful for this type of infestation, as bird mites tend to spread all over the house. In addition to congregating inside couches or air ducts, they may be found climbing up walls or dispersing across ceilings. In addition to fogging, spray skin, bedding, carpets and furniture with Dr. Ben’s Evictor.
Rodent Mites: Fogging is considered very helpful for this type of infestation because rodent mites tend to hide behind walls and emerge in large numbers when rodents die from various poisons that were used to eradicate them. In addition to fogging, spray skin, bedding, carpets and furniture with Dr. Ben’s Evictor.
Cheyletiella Mites: Fogging is very helpful for this type of infestation. Skin treatment will also be necessary, as the cheyletiella mite can burrow down into the superficial keratin layer of skin. Doctor’s visits will be required to monitor skin. In addition to fogging, spray skin, bedding, carpets and furniture with Dr. Ben’s Evictor.
Springtails: Fogging is considered very helpful for this type of infestation. Springtail infestations are among the most chronic and difficult to treat because they are often connected to mold issues behind walls. Outdoor treatment is often necessary because many clients report that their springtail problems began after dumping new landscaping materials or dealing with mold and moisture issues under the foundation. Springtails often enter homes through cracks and crevices around windows and foundations, but they may also be carried into the home via pet paws and human shoes. In addition to fogging, spray skin, bedding, carpets and furniture with Dr. Ben’s Evictor.