B6.5 Insects: Dust mites
Survey Data
B 6.5.1 Carpets in houses ( Carpets provide a known breeding place for dust mites) % of houses No. houses surveyed No carpet or rugs 69% 5936 Some carpeted rooms 21% 5936 All rooms carpeted 6% 5936 B 6.5.2 Insulation and ventilation to reduce condensation and humidity in the house % of houses No. houses surveyed Roof insulated 42% 5936 No roof insulation 10% 5936 No roof insulation or not known if insulation installed 48% 5936 Walls insulated 20% 4337 No wall insulation or not known if insulation installed 80% 4337 Shower room ventilation 90% 5923 Kitchen area ventilation 92% 5905