Parasitic mites of Surinam XXV : Infestation of mattresses with Pyroglyphidae (Acari : Astigmata)

J.E.M.H. Bronswijk, van, N.J.J. Kok

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    Abstract

    Mattress samples from the Paramaribo-area (Surinam) showed Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus to be the most abundant mite. The concentration of this mite in the dust depends partly on the age of the mattress. In kapok mattresses highest numbers were found after 5—15 years of use.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)12-14
    Number of pages3
    JournalEntomologische Berichten
    Volume35
    Issue number1.I.1975
    Publication statusPublished - 1975

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