Abstract
Mites are living organisms having cosmopolitan distribution and have free to parasitic mode of life. They are microscopic and belong to the largest Arthropods. According to their habit and habitat they are of different types like plant mites, gall mites, animal mites, poultry mites etc. They dwell in dust accumulating in carpets, bedding, fabrics, furniture and poultry.They are negatively phototactic.Mites are allergens too causing allergies, eczema, asthma, rhinitia, bronchitis etc to human and animals. Humidity and temperature are the most important factors that regulate the dust mite population. Common house dust mite population can be influenced by housekeeping practices. They are killed by predators in nature and by direct exposure to sunrays. As house dust mites are widely distributed, a lot of work has been done on the seasonal dynamics and distribution. The maximum literature available in library, journals, books and internet sites have been cited and studied for the diversity of dust mites and tried to summarize here.
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