Prevent a mite works great,but it can only do so because it is very dangerous (mites are stubborn little buggers that don't want to die easily) It needs to be used exactly how the directions say on the label.

I have seen some people who "Pre-Treat" their tubs with PAM, I don't understand this, if a new snake has mites then you will need to spray everything down, but if it does not why would you? it can only add to the stressful experience of coming into a new home.