As parents, when we find out that our children have lice our first reaction is not always the best. The facts is that lice are annoying, sometimes disgusting and can be completely overwhelming to deal with. But knowing the right way to talk about lice to our children will make our life easier when that […]
Yes, it does. But not any amount of heat. It has been proven that most of the lice body composition is water. The right amount of heat, the right amount of time will eliminate lice & nits (eggs). Most over the counter treatments (OTC) focus on killing the adult lice by using aggressive ingredients. Because […]
The World Health Organization has classified some ingredients in OTC lice treatments as carcinogenic to humans. According to an article by Jim Algar those ingredients have been banned in the U.S as well as Europe for agricultural use but can be found in shampoos for head lice removal. The insecticide lindane has been classified as […]
* H_ _ _ L _ _ _ (very annoying creature that makes you itch and lives in your head) * N _ _ _ (white or brown, live on your hair and are tear-drop shaped) * S _ _ _ _ (days that eggs need to hatch into adult lice) * T _ _ […]
“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 […]
