Can You See Wood Mites

Unlike other pests like bed bugs and termites, wood mites do not bite humans or cause structural damage. They are so small that they are not readily visible to the naked eye, so homeowners do not typically notice their presence until the infestation is advanced.

Can wood mites live on humans?

Fortunately, the mites cannot live on humans, do not survive indoors, and are not known to transmit disease.

How do I know if I have wood bugs?

1. Mud-like material in irregular patterns along surfaces.
2. Mud tunnels that connect the nest in the ground to the wood structure.
3. Tunneling in wood structures.
4. Paint that buckles.
5. Tiny holes in wood.
6. Piles of wings (*shiver* – those wing piles are seriously creepy)