Are you looking for a way to get rid of dust mites once and for all?
While these pests are invisible their presence is not. Using a dust mite spray is a great way to get a jump on getting rid of dust mites.
In this post, I’ll go over the best dust mites sprays. This post will make it easy for you to decide which dust mite spray you want to use.
Let dive in!
1.Dust Mite Eradicator Spray – Best Overall
Pros
Natural and hypoallergenic
Highly effective; will kill adult mites, larva, and eggs
Will not damage furniture and fabrics
Kid and pet-friendly
Affordable
Cons
Cannot be used in car
Not the best treatment for severe dust mite infestations
Unpleasant smell
Key Details
- Active Ingredient: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (1.78%), Sodium Chloride (0.6%), Potassium Sorbate (0.06%)
- How Fast Does It Work: It eradicates insects on contact.
- How Long Does It Last: It depends on the frequency of spray and the conditions it was used.
- Treatment Area: You can spray it directly to the target areas
How To Apply It?
1. Wear a mask.
2. Spray the Dust Mite Eradicator directly at infested areas.
3. Wash face and exposed skin thoroughly after handling.
4. Re-apply twice daily for at least one week.
How Does It Work?
The Dust Mite Eradicator Spray kills by destroying the dust mites exoskeletons.
It kills other bugs such as bed bugs and fleas.
For this product to work on pests, it must have direct contact with them.
What I Like
Affordable
This product is cheaper compared to other brands. Its price is reasonable, considering how effective it is.
Natural Solution
The Dust Mite Eradicator Spray does not contain toxic chemicals. It is made of all-natural ingredients.
Hypoallergenic
Because this product is made of natural ingredients, it’s hypoallergenic.
It’s also biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
What I Dislike
Vinegary Smell
It’s not odor-free. The product has a vinegary smell.
Hard to Find
This product is great but hard to find and quite expensive.
2. FabriClear Dust Mite Spray – Best Multi-Use Dust Mite Spray
Pros
Affordable
Non-toxic; Child and pet safe
Portable and easy to use
Effective
Not sticky
Smells good
Comes in various sizes
Comes with a wide-spread applicator
Cons
It has a fragrance, which some may not like
You’ll need to use a significant amount for large infestations
Key Details
- Active Ingredient: Inert Ingredients (Water, Polyglyceryl oleate, Glyceryl dicaprylate) – 98.95%, Geranoil – 1.00%
- How Fast Does It Work: Kills bed bugs and dust mites by direct contact
- How Long Does It Last: Depends on how frequent the application/spray.
- Treatment Area: You can spray this product directly to your furniture, mattress, and sheets. I recommend leaving it on the infested items for a couple of days for optimal results.
How To Apply It?
Step 1
Before spraying on your bed, remove pillowcase and bed sheets. Wash them on the highest setting.
Step 2
Shake well and spray directly on areas where dust mites are seen or suspected.
Some familiar places to spray are mattresses, headboards, carpets, rugs, nightstands, and drawers.
Step 3
For best results, leave the formula for a couple of days. Next, wash or steam any surfaces you’ve sprayed on.
How Does It Work?
FabriClear is designed to eliminate pests such as fleas, dust mites, and bed bugs in all life stages.
It can kill adult dust mites, larvae, and eggs by contact.
FabricClear Dust Mite Spray is safe to spray directly on fabrics and furniture.
It penetrates all fabrics and bed covers to eliminate pests.
What I Like
Affordable
This brand is reasonably priced.
Non-toxic
FabricClear is a plant based and biodegradable.
Its non-toxic formula makes it ideal to use around children and pets.
Smells good
FabricClear has a refreshing botanical scent
What I Dislike
Can cause irritation
Although rare, this product can cause irritation, especially in the eyes.
3. Nuvan ProStrips – Best Strips for Dust Mites
Pros
Odorless
Easy to Use
Works on various pests, including gnats, ants, bed bugs, wasps, flies, mosquitoes, and spiders
Can use in confined spaces (closets, airtight containers) as well as large rooms
Highly Effective
Cons
The active ingredient DDVP can be harmful if you do not practice safety precautions
Prolonged exposure to the product can be dangerous
Cannot be used in areas where people spend long hours
Key Details
- Active Ingredient: Dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate (DDVP) -18.6%
- How Fast Does It Work: Nuvan Prostrips uses DDVP vapors to kill bugs.
- How Long Does It Last: Nuvan Prostrips provide protection from pests for up to four months.
- Treatment Area: Each strip treats 100-200cu. ft. of space. Use one strip per enclosed area, such as storage bins or trash bins with lids.
How To Apply It?
Step 1
Take the strip out of the foil packet and place it inside the plastic cartridge provided.
You may opt not to use the cartridge if there’s no need to hang the strip.
Step 2
Hang or place the cartridge in areas where Gnats are present.
Make sure to only use the appropriate amount of strips for the space being treated. One 16 gram NuvaProstrip should be enough to cover 100-200 cubic feet.
Do not place strips inside your kitchen or anywhere in your home where people frequent.
You can hang Nuvan Prostrips in wide range of areas including attics closets, basements, utility boxes, boats, cabinets etc,
Step 3
Record the date you installed the strip.
Nuvan pro strips will remain effective for up to four months after opening.
After four months, discard the strip and replace it with a new one.
How Does It Work?
Nuvan pro strips kill pests through vapor action. Its active ingredient, DDVO, paralyzes the pests’ nervous system causing death.
The strip lasts for four months, and the result is noticeable within 72 hours.
What I Like
Easy to Use
The Nuvan ProStrips is easy to use.
All you have to do is remove the strip from the sealed packet, place it in cartilage and hang.
Once the strip is out of vapor, you can easily discard and replace it.
Effective
The strip contains the active ingredient DDVO, which is a highly effective insecticide.
Odor-free
The strip is not messy and virtually odorless.
What I Dislike
Active Ingredient Can Be toxic
The NuvaPro Strip’s active ingredient, DDVA, can be toxic to humans and pets if not handled properly.
When handling the strip, I recommend using hand gloves.
You Cannot Use It to Treat Certain Areas
Do not place the strip in your kitchen, as food and utensils can become contaminated.
Also, avoid placing the strips where you and your family stay for prolonged periods.
Costly
This product is more costly than other products on the market.
4. Steri-Fab Mixed Insecticide
Pros
Stain free and fast drying
Odorless
Works as both disinfectant and insecticide
Designed to kill bacterias and bugs including dust mites, fleas, and bed bugs
Easy to use
Available in different sizes
Cons
Cannot spray on waxed surfaces
Cannot be used outdoors
Costly
No clear instruction for use
High Isopropyl Content
Key Details
- Active Ingredient: Isopropyl alcohol 60.39%, Inert ingredients (39.20%), 3-Phenoxybenzyl, D-CIS and TRANS, 2-2-Dimethyl, 3-(2-Methylpropenyl), Cyclopropanecarboxylate ( 0.22%)
- How Fast Does It Work: The spray kills with direct contact
- How Long Does It Last: Steri-Fab will last on the shelf for up to two years, if stored in a cool dry area.
- Treatment Area: You can use Steri-Fab anywhere and onto anything except on people, pets, clothing, and shoes
How To Apply It?
Step 1
Remove any living things, such as pets and plants, in the area you’re treating.
Step 2
Shake the bottle. Stand about one foot away from the affected area and spray.
Keep spraying until the surface is damp.
Step 3
Leave the treated area for several minutes or until the solution dries up.
Do not allow anyone to enter the room until the formula has dissipated
Step 4
Re-apply for a week to eliminate dust mites in all life cycles.
How Does It Work?
This spray acts as both disinfectant and insecticide.
In particular, it’s a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and pyrethroid insecticide.
It is multipurpose and able to control both pests and bacteria.
Sterifab kills insects by destroying their metabolic functions.
What I Like
Does not stain
This spray doesn’t stain. As such, you can apply it to virtually anything, including your mattress, carpet, floor, and cabinets.
Easy to use
This Steri-Fab Mixed Insecticide is ready for use.
It does not require any preparation.
All you have to do is to shake it, and you’re good to go.
Odorless
This formula is odorless, making it superior to other brands in this category.
Multipurpose
Sterifab is multipurpose. It’s a combination of isopropyl alcohol and pyrethroid insecticide.
This mixture enables this formula to control both pests and bacteria.
It’s the perfect clean up in instances where soap and water won’t work.
What I Dislike
High Isopropyl Content
This product contains 60% alcohol, making it flammable and dangerous if not handled with care.
Costly
It’s a more expensive solution against dust mites.
Damages waxed surfaces
You cannot spray this product on waxed surfaces like wood and leather.
5. Bedlam Insecticide Spray – Best Dust Mite Spray For Multiple Pests
Pros
Does not stain
Safe for humans and animals
No odor
Kills multiple insects
Contains insecticidal synergist to attack resistant fase
Easy to use
Cons
Has chemicals
Expensive to apply to larger rooms
Flammable
Only for indoor use
Hard to find
Key Details
- Active Ingredient: N-Octyl bicycloheptene dicarboximide (1.53%), 3-phenoxybenzyl-(1RS, 3RS, 1RS, 3SR)-2, 2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylprop-1-enyl) cyclopropanecarboxylate (0.40%), Other Ingredients (98.07%)
- How Fast Does It Work: Kills on contact. Bedlam aerosol is a specialized spray which can kill bed bugs as an on spot treatment within 15 minutes of application.
- How Long Does It Last: It has a residual effect of 6 weeks.
- Treatment Area: Spray directly on target areas ensuring that you are spraying each square foot for 5 seconds or until damp. Depress valve and spray from a distance of 8 to 10 inches.
How To Apply It?
Bedlam is an insecticidal spray that can be used to kill many insects that live inside your bed.
This aerosol is safe to apply in the crevices around your bed and furniture.
Follow the following steps when applying the spray.
- Shake well before you spray.
- Test spray. Just to be safe, confirm that the spray will not stain the materials you are spraying it on.
- Using the fine point tip – spray the areas of your bed and furniture that can not be washed.
- This includes mattresses but not sheeds
- Bed frames
- Couch furniture base.
- Carpets
- Headboards
- After spraying, vacate the treated room and ventilate for at least two hours before entering.
- Its important to let any chemicals to dry before you return the treated room.
How Does It Work?
Bedlam kills pests by attacking their central nervous systems. It is capable of killing bed bugs, dust mites, fleas, lice, and ticks.
When any pests come into contact with this chemical they will die shortly afterwards.
Bedlam has a residual effect which means it will stay active for several weeks after treatment.
This makes bedlam very effective at getting rid of dust mites.
This product is waterbased which allows it to be sprayed on sensitive areas such as mattresses and furniture.
What I Like
Residual
One of the best things about this product is that it has a residual effect. This means that any pests in your bed will die several weeks after the intial treatment.
Easy To Use
This spary is easy to use. The areosol spray makes it easy to use and does not require any mixing or special equipment.
In addition, it comes with a precision straw to apply to smaller crevices and folds with ease.
Safe to use indoors
One of the best things about this product is that you can use it in sensitive areas inside your home.
This includes mattresses, boxsrpings, bedframes, and couches. Other dust mite sprays can not be applied to sensitive areas like bedlam can.
What I Dislike
Expensive
If you need to apply this to your entire house then it can get expensive. Sometimes you may use between ½ bottle to 1 bottle to treat 1 room.
Need to Ventilate
After treating your room or house you ventilate the house to allow the chemicals to dissipate.
This means you will need to spend at least 2 hours away from your room or the space for at least 2 hours.
Not Safe for live Pets
This is also not safe for live pets. This chemical can cause serious injury to any pets that are left inside the room or that you spray directly can die.
This is not ideal for people with many pets.
6. Dustmite and Flea Control Powder – Best Dust Mite Powder
Pros
Remains effective for 8 weeks after initial treatment
Works great for maintenance
Two application methods
Great for steam cleaners
Environmentally safe
Teats multiple pests such as fleas and ticks
Cons
Will not eliminate severe infestation
Expensive
Hard to apply
Time consuming
Key Details
- Active Ingredient: Inorganic Borates
- How Fast Does It Work:Reduces the population of these invisible insects within 2 weeks and this product’s efficiency was demonstrated through studies that show full pest eradication after only 8 weeks of use.
- How Long Does It Last: Remains active as long as dust is present
- Treatment Area:It can cover up to 800 square feet as a spray and about 400 square feet as a steam carpet cleaner.
How To Apply It?
To apply this powder it is most effective when using to treat your entire home.
To do this you will need to combine the powder with water and spray it on infested areas.
To spray smaller areas a simple spray bottle will suffice.
On the other hand, to treat your entire home use a pressurized spray for the best results.
Below are the measurements to produce sufficient solution to treat different sized areas.
- 1/2 Cup Dust Mite powder + 1 Quart Water – Treats 50 Sq. Ft.
- 1 Cup Dust Mite powder + 1/2 Gal. Water – Treats 100 Sq. Ft.
- 2 Cup Dust Mite powder + 1 Gal. Water – Treats 200 Sq. Ft.
What I Like
Easy To Use / No Stains
The best thing about this product that its easy to use. All you have to do is mix some with water and spray on infested areas.
This is an extremely easy product that does not damage the furniture you are using it on.
Inexpensive
If you are looking for a product that will allow you to treat large areas then this dust mite product is your best bet.
This product will allow you yo treat 200 square feet with every two cups. As a result an entire bag can easily treat over 1000 square feet.
Safe to use around the home
Another great thing about this product is that it is safe to use in most areas. After treating with the chemicals you don’t need to worry about being exposed to tacix chemicals
What I Dislike
Messy
Having to mix this product with water can be a hassel. Mixing this requires proper mixing.
Without proper mixing your spray can get clogged and cause application issues.
Does Not Eliminate Large Infestation
With larger infestations this product is not enough to eliminate the entire infestation.
You will likely need to take a multiple step arroach to eliminating the dust mite infestation in your home.
7. ADMS Anti-allergen – Best Organic Dust Mite Spray
Pros
Covers a large area
Long effective period
Kills mold and mildew as well
Does not damage fabric
Reduces allergic symptoms
Cons
Odor is unpleasant
Should not come in direct contact with animals and humans
Does not kill dustmites only eliminates allergens
No specific ingredients listed
Key Details
- Active Ingredient:Deionized water, non-ionic surfactants and anti-allergen extracts.
- How Fast Does It Work: The formula is particularly effective in killing dust mites upon contact. It’s also equally effective in getting rid of other allergens like pollen, mold, and mildew.
- How Long Does It Last:Last for up to 30 days
- Treatment Area: Covers a 2400 square foot area
How To Apply It?
Applying ADMS is very simply and straightforward.
Spray a fine mist of ADMS™ to dry surface in a sufficient quantity to dampen the external surface fibers of item being treated.
Allow treated surface to dry for approximately three hours. Once surface is dry, vacuum to pick up any excess residue.
Re-treat surfaces every 30 days for optimum treatment benefit.
What I Like
Safe On Furniture
This product is made with safe chemicals that allows you to use in on sensitive surface such as mattresses and other furniture.
It also safe in that it wil not cause any stain to the fabric you are suing.
Ready To Use
As soon as you get the product, you can begin treating your home.
Without anu hesitation you can start spraying the areas in your home that are infested with bed bugs.
What I Dislike
Requires Frequent Treatments
Since this product only remains active for 30 day it needs to be reapplied.
This can be time consuming and expensive if you are treating your entire house.
Does Not Kill Dust Mites
One major disadvantage of this products is that it does not kill dust mites.
This product is designed to eliminate allergens and not dust mites which is still useful but not eliminate the root cause of the problem.
Conclusion
Just because you can see dust mites doesn’t mean you don’t have a problem.
In this list you’ll find the 8 best dust mite solutions.
Whether you want to eradicate dust mites using a spray, fumigate them with a vapor, or eliminate the allergens they cause this list has everything you need.