What are these tiny black dot bugs? - Ask Extension
I just started seeing these tiny black dot bugs. I see them on my phone screen, and computer screen sometimes. I've started to notice them on my body....
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What are these tiny black dot bugs? #270531
Asked August 16, 2015, 12:29 PM EDT
I just started seeing these tiny black dot bugs. I see them on my phone screen, and computer screen sometimes. I've started to notice them on my body. They dont bite or given me a rash, but they itch and are annoying. Ide like to know what they are so I can get rid of them.
El Paso County Texas
Expert Response
These are the right size and general appearance for some kind of mite. There are a number of different mites that can become pests in buildings. This time of year, bird mites can be common. Rodent and even food pest mites are other possibilities. If there is a bird nest associated with this building, they could be coming from the bird nest.
This fact sheet will tell you more about the biting mites associated with structures: http://citybugs.tamu.edu/factsheets/biting-stinging/others/ent-3009/
This fact sheet will tell you more about the biting mites associated with structures: http://citybugs.tamu.edu/factsheets/biting-stinging/others/ent-3009/
