On Fri, 25 Apr 2003 23:03:43 +0100, mks5959 wrote:


I have a rather large sycamore tree in my back yard. The neighbor next
to me has complained because he says the tree has dust mites. The tree
does hang over into his yard. We have a wood privacy fence between the
properties. I have contacted someone to come trim the tree, I don't
want to lose the shape of the tree that's why I agreed to have it
trimed. But now he wants me to do something about these dust mites. His
suggestion was to cut down the tree. Which I won't do. What can I do
to please him and get rid of these dust mites. He claims he gets bit
all the time. Thanks.
Mary

Mary, I firmly believe that your tree does not have dust mites. Dust mites
live on dead human skin cells, most commonly found living in your beds
and carpets. I can not find any information on the net that includes dust
mites in outdoor enviroments. If he is truly being bitten, then I'd
suspect that it's fleas or other insects. I personally believe that your
neighbor has issues with the tree that he may not wish to discuss with you
.... or he may even possibly have issues with you personally. But no matter
what the real issue maybe, it's not dust mites.



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