Jenis Dan Kepadatan Tungau Debu Rumah Di Kelurahan Malalayang 1 Kecamatan Malalayang Kota Manado

: House dust mites are distributed all over the world, including Indonesia. Inside the house, house dust mites can be found on the pillow, home furniture, carpets, clothing, etc. House dust mites can also be found outside such as in bird nests, mammal skin surfaces and other animals. House dust mites population depends on many factors inter alia temperature and humidity. This study aimed to determine the species and density of house dust mites in Malalayang 1, Manado. This was a descriptive survey study with a cross sectional design. The results showed that the species of house dust mites in Malalayang 1 were Dermatophagoides spp., Glycyphagus destructor, Acarus spp, Cheyletus spp, and Tarsonemus spp. House dust mites were more common in the living rooms than the bedrooms. House dust mite average density in the bedrooms was 1.9 and in the living rooms 1.8. Conclusion: In Malalayang 1 Manado, there were 5 types of house dust mites: Dermatophagoides spp., Glycyphagus destructor, Acarus spp, Cheyletus spp, and Tarsonemus spp. The most commonly found species was Dermatophagoides spp. House dust mite density was higher in the bedrooms than in the living rooms