The Varroa destructor mite may be tiny — only a millimetre or two long — but it poses a massive threat to honey bees, beekeepers and honey producers, and agricultural sectors that largely rely ...

Dust mite eczema occurs when these microscopic mites trigger an itchy rash for those living with eczema (atopic dermatitis). The dust mites survive off of dead skin cells, one of the most common ...

A new weapon could help British honeybees fight off one of their biggest foes, scientists hope. Bee numbers are dwindling globally and honeybees have their own set of issues, chief among which is ...

They may be minuscule, but ear mites cause major irritation in cats. These tiny terrors feed on the oils and earwax found in your pet’s ear canal (gross!) where they cause discomfort, unpleasant ...