If you find out your child has head lice, it’s easy to get upset. The idea of small parasites in your child’s hair can lead to panic and hasty decisions. However, you may be less stressed if you knew that head lice are not known to transmit diseases, and the only major health issue they … Read more
You may be wondering if head lice live on pillows. Since head lice must feed on the scalp of a host to thrive, they cannot dwell on pillows or linens. Lice can only live for 48 hours after dropping off a host scalp. While lice can spread from one person to another’s head if they … Read more
Lice are small insects that grow up to 1/2 inch in length Most people recognize head lice by their size or by seeing one or two already embedded in someone’s hair. However, they can be identified from another perspective too! Their color is not very uniform. Usually only some of them are darkly pigmented, while … Read more
Head lice are a usual problem affecting children and anyone who spends time around them, such as family members. This pest can latch onto anyone’s head, whether the hair is clean or dirty. Head lice have been found worldwide and anyone can get it even how clean or dirty a place or person is. Although … Read more
Head lice can cause high levels of anxiety. Many myths surround how lice are spread, including the idea that lice can spontaneously generate from clothing, bedding, or personal items. However, most infestations are caused by simple head-to-head contact. Lice do not necessarily spread diseases during a normal infestation. Millions of children and adults infested by … Read more
There is no scientific evidence that bleach or hair dye can kill lice. However, evidence suggests they might work. However, they are unable to eradicate lice eggs, or nits. Most likely, other lice-removal methods will be more successful. Lice are small parasitic insects that feed off human hair. They are the most common insect vector … Read more
Head Lice or nits are small insects that feed mainly on blood. They can be found in human hair, at the base of the scalp and loose strands of hair. These tiny pests cause a great deal of discomfort in humans and dogs. While head lice are extremely common, there is still some debate about … Read more
The ancient practice of keeping a beard has once again made its way back into society, with that comes the risk of head lice. A relatively unknown fact, but it is entirely possible for head lice to live in a long beard. Keeping head lice at bay is no easy feat, especially for those that … Read more
Lice are tiny parasitic insects that can spread quickly and easily, especially when there is a large population of ‘hosts’…people. These lice feed on blood, causing intense itching and irritation. If left untreated, this condition can lead to secondary skin infections and even neurological complications. Head lice are highly resistant to many commonly used pesticides … Read more
Head lice are parasitic insects that get on your scalp and suck on your blood. And the thing about lice is that it’s easily spreadable. So you might be interacting with someone, and unbeknownst to you, you’ve already contracted their head lice. But how can you know for sure that you’re suffering from head lice? … Read more
