Did you know: about 40,000 dust mites can «thrive» in only one ounce of dust. Imagine how many are living in your ductworks? Dust mites are in your home and mine. They are tiny insects that are so small they are invisible to the naked eye. However their feces and body parts are proven to cause asthma attacks for people who are allergic to them. According to the US EPA exposure to dust mites can cause asthma in children who previously have not exhibited asthma symptoms. The air present inside of a home usually contains between 5 and 100 times more allergies than the outside air. Inside air is recycled, which means allergens stay and accumulate in the air. The air is being sucked in every time you turn the system on. Dust and dirt are drawn into the system every time you use it. A floor level intake register can make this problem even worse. Dust is kicked into the intake every time someone walks by. The dust stays in the system and is present in the air you breathe. Allergens such as