Computer Mites – What Are They?
Have you ever noticed tiny bugs on your laptop while you are working? Don’t be alarmed. These are actually quite common. We have nicknamed these tiny bugs “computer mites” but in actuality they can be one of a handful of different kinds of mites.
The mites are using the warmth, shelter and food from your laptop to stay alive. What food you may ask? Disgustingly enough, the food is your dead skin cells. That’s right, these mites have everything they need right there on your computer. But what are they?
Computer Mites Can be One of These
- Spider mites
- Bird mites
- Dust mites
- Aphids
How to Kill Computer Mites
You can try several methods to get rid of these little buggers. You can use a handheld vacuum and try to suck them out of your machine. Sometimes this will work after several tries.
You can try putting your laptop in a large airtight plastic bag with a mothball or two for a few days. This sometimes can suffocate them.
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You can also try putting your laptop in a sealed container with dry ice. This is also a way to smother them.
Speaking with a pest control company in Melbourne, FL we asked what is the best way to get rid of them and they said this: “There is no one best way. Try whatever feels intuitive to you. If that doesn’t work then try then next solution on the list. Eventually you will find one that works. Just be confident that if you keep trying then you will succeed.
