Microscopic White Bugs in Miami Home: Mold Mites

Miami lakefront: Receding lake → more mosquitoes/gnats outside. Now microscopic white bugs (period-size) crawling slowly indoors, one on face. Two pets (turtle, bird). Homeowner panicked.

Identification: Grain/Mold Mites

• Feed on mold in damp conditions.
• Common in grain storage, but also homes with leaks/humidity.
• Not biting. "Bites" = irritation sensation.

Source Hunt

• Check room where seen: leaky pipe? AC drain? Window condensation?
• Kitchen: under sink, dishwasher, refrigerator drip pan.
• Bathroom: exhaust fan working? Caulk intact?

Fix

• Eliminate moisture → mold dies → mites vanish.
• No pesticide needed.
• Dehumidifier to <50% RH.

Pets unaffected. Not an infestation—just a moisture indicator.