“I just found out that I have lice, and I’m freaking out!’ is probably the most common thing we hear at the other end of the line. And is not only common but completely understandable. Now, why do head lice trigger so much stress? Here’s a few facts that will make us understand why do […]
When facing the possibility of lice around the house, panic and fear of the unknown may overwhelm you. In the war against lice, here are a few thing you may find interesting to have in handy: A thin pick comb – will be useful to part hair apart in looking for nits (eggs). A magnifying […]
Now that school is over you may think you have avoided head lice. Unfortunately, summer is one of the peak seasons for head lice. Lice are most commonly spread on children ages 4-11 and even tough they may not be going to school they still have contact with other children their age: on vacation, at […]
When it comes to head lice removal, it’s tempting to just go to the store and buy a do it yourself kit… but is that really a smart choice? Here are 5 reasons that you should know before making that choice: 1. Chemicals: most of the over the counter (OTC) products have harsh chemicals that […]
Many of our customers wonder when the infestation started or want to know whether they caught in on time or not. Although it’s very hard to be 100% precise with the answers, the life cycle of adult lice helps us get an estimate as to when and how an infestation will develop. All infestations start […]
According to a recent study published at CNBC, selfies are now linked to the spread of head lice. And it makes sense. Head lice don’t jump or fly but they crawl from head to head and they only need one hair to do so. Most lice cases occur on children 4-11 years old due to […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a publication recommending children to not stay home if they have lice. Debate has been created since the publication as most schools have a no nit policy in place. Head lice do not spread any diseases and are considered safe even tough they may be annoying and […]
When we think about home remedies,we instantly believe they are safe and easy to do. Just like our grandmothers would have done it,we think. But with head-lice is not as easy and is definitely not as safe as we would think. Home remedies can lead to harmful side effects and severe complications Contrary to popular belief […]
1. An adult Lice can be gray or brown and no larger than a sesame seed. 2. Lice don’t fly or jump, they crawl really fast! 3. Even though lice feed from your blood, they don’t transmit diseases when they go from human to human. 4. Lice can live 30 days in a human head. […]
Myths and misinformation around the subject along with a difficulty to diagnose the problem are the common causes as to why head lice seem such a problem. After all, 12 million days of school are wasted due to head lice in the United States. What are the common problems that people have with head lice? […]