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.
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.
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!
“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!
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 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.
A female louse may only lay up to 6 eggs per day, but most of those eggs will eventually turn into egg-laying adults.
Let’s recap the dangers of using gasoline to treat head lice and learn the truth about other at-home remedies.
Back in 1996, the NPA had issued a warning that head lice were developing a resistance to common over-the-counter treatments.
Read on to learn whether your dogs and cars are in danger of contracting lice and what to do if they get them.
