BED BUG SPRAY FLEA CONTROL AUCKLAND CENTRAL
UNSEEN INSECT BITES
PRINCIPAL CAUSES OF ITCHES AND BITES OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN
Obscure Biting Arthropods*
mites (e.g., bird, rodent, scabies)
lice
EXTERMINATE fleas QUICK
chiggers
biting midges/mosquitoes
ticks
ELIMINATE bedbugs FAST
Household Products
detergents (especially phosphate-based)
soaps
cosmetics/hair products
ammonia-based cleansers
medications
printing inks (e.g., carbonless)
clothing (especially fire retardant)
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
A. Physical irritants
paper, fabric, or insulation fibers
low humidity
seasonal changes in temperature
static electricity
B. Chemical irritants
formaldehyde (e.g., from particle board, wall and floor coverings)
ammonia
solvents/resins associated with paints and adhesives
tobacco smoke
volatiles from asphalt and tar installation
Health-Related Conditions
pregnancy
communicable diseases (e.g., chicken pox, measles)
stress
diabetes, liver, or kidney disorders
food allergies
insect phobias
*Many of these pests are large enough to be seen without magnification. One should also consider the possibility of delayed irritation such as from bites obtained while outdoors.