Holiday Lice Myths

Holiday Lice Myths

The holidays are a joyous time, don’t let these holiday lice myths ruin this time of year! After 25+ years of removing lice, we have had to debunk a few lice myths along the way.

How To Prevent Lice This Winter

It is a common misconception that lice are only around in the summer. Unfortunately, lice are a year-round threat so here are our recommendations to prevent lice this winter. 

Lice Are Not Invited To Thanksgiving

Lice are not invited to the Thanksgiving table this year! As you plan to gather with family and friends this holiday season, it is important to remember lice prevention. Here are our tips for staying lice-free this Thanksgiving.

The True Cost of Misdiagnosing Lice

Misdiagnosing lice happens more often than you may realize. An incorrect diagnosis can create a much larger problem for the person with a lice infestation, their family, and the community. Here’s how.

Halloween Lice Prevention Tips

Spooky season is in full swing, and our advice is to keep the scariness to the holiday and not a lice outbreak with these Halloween lice prevention tips.

Here’s Why You Should Actively Prevent Lice

Actively preventing lice will help you stay ahead of the chaos that lice can bring upon your household. Here is why you should be dealing with lice before there is even an outbreak.

Why Pesticide-Free Lice Removal Is The Safest Option

The safest option for lice removal is with natural products and manual removal. Unfortunately, many of the mainstream options are not the best options for your children and family, even though they are marketed that way. Here is why you should always choose natural lice removal if lice strikes.

Debunking National Geographic’s Lice Myths

After 25+ years in the lice removal business, we have seen our fair share of lice misconceptions. However, we were taken aback when a National Geographic article, a usually reputable source, was released spreading misinformation about head lice. Let's debunk their myths.

Why Manual Lice Removal Is Best

Manual lice removal is the most effective way to remove lice from someone’s head. It is also the most laborious way to remove lice. However, when done properly, manual lice removal will give you peace of mind knowing the problem is eradicated. After 25 years of lice removal, manual removal is the only method we use as lice experts, and here is why. 

Lice Checks As A Private School Offering

If you are school admin at a private school, it is important to consider how you can make your offering even more appealing, and we are here to help! Many parents ask us why their child’s private school does not offer lice screenings included in the tuition, and we think it's a great idea! Here is why your school should offer lice screenings! 

How To Keep Lice Away This Summer

“Lice only infest during the school year” is a common myth that you may learn the hard way. Although your children are most likely not in school from June to August, lice still run rampant. If anything, lice have an easier time spreading due to activities that require kids to be near each other, like sports or sleepaway camps. Follow our tips and don’t let lice ruin your summer plans!

How Camp Admin Can Keep Lice Under Control This Summer

Close quarters and fun activities make camps the perfect place for lice to infest. Here are our tips for how camp admin can mitigate lice and stay ahead of any outbreaks this summer!

Mouthwash For Lice Removal – Helpful or Harmful?

Mouthwash is a common household item used when lice panic sets in, but it's not effective and dangerous, here's why you should avoid it.

Lice Eggs, Nits, Nymphs & Adults: FAQ

A female louse may only lay up to 6 eggs per day, but most of those eggs will eventually turn into egg-laying adults.

Why Gasoline as a Lice Treatment Is a Tragedy Waiting to Happen

Let’s recap the dangers of using gasoline to treat head lice and learn the truth about other at-home remedies.

Super Lice: Lice Resistant to Treatment

Back in 1996, the NPA had issued a warning that head lice were developing a resistance to common over-the-counter treatments.

Can Pets Get Lice? Dogs, Cats & Lice

Read on to learn whether your dogs and cars are in danger of contracting lice and what to do if they get them.

Winter Is Coming! But Are Lice Coming with It?

The truth is that head lice never go out of season. Just because it is cold outside doesn’t mean you are automatically protected.

The 12 Craziest Myths About Lice

Let's explore some of the most common myths about lice and lice treatments to help prepare you in the event of a lice outbreak.

How to Properly Comb for Lice and Nits

If you want to properly comb for Lice then you have to learn the facts about lice treatments, including what works and what does not.

Know Your Enemy: Understanding the Life Cycle of Head Lice

If you find yourself dealing with a lice infestation, you need to start with the basics: the life cycle of lice.

Treatment Worse Than the Cure? Why Natural Head Lice Treatments Are Best

When it comes to head lice treatment, some of the most popular options on the market not only fail to work, but could actually be harmful to children.

Hair Fairies Founder Maria Botham Recommends Manual Removal for Lice Control

Maria Botham, founder and president of Hair Fairies, suggests a safer and more effective approach: manual removal of lice and nits.

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