They can also live in bedding, clothes and carpets. To prevent a dani infestation, first rule is to keep clean: vacuum your tatami every week and shake out and change bedding frequently. Heat and UV light will kill dani, which is why you see your Japanese neighbors hang out their bedding and futons out in the sun.

How do you prevent Mukade?

Mukade don't like the heat or the rain, so the hotter and wetter it is, the more likely they are to find their way into your cool, dry abode. To prevent this from happening, spray/dust insecticide around the base of your house, especially doors and other thresholds, every two weeks or so (more often if it rains.)

How do I get rid of tatami mites?

Use anti-dani bug repellents.

You can buy dani repellent “air fresheners” for your closets and tatami rooms. These usually use herb oils or charcoal and come in 30-day (30日) and 60-day (60日) sizes.