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Can you catch lice from rugs and furniture?
This is always a huge topic of conversation and concern for clients! The GREAT news is that it’s extremely unlikely for you to catch lice aside from direct hair to hair contact. Lice are not passed from children sharing cubbies, the rugs at school, couches, the seats on the bus.. you get the idea! This…
Read MoreWhy does the head lice keep coming back?
There are two reasons for a recurrent lice infestation: The lice treatment you used didn’t work. You or someone in your family came in contact with lice again. Most clients that come to see us have home treated their child(ren) 2-3 times without success before seeking out professional lice services. OTC pesticide based treatments have been…
Read MoreWhat does lice look like?
Clients frequently have the complete incorrect picture of what lice looks like in their heads (literally and figuratively)! I get so many calls from parents saying they “see white stuff” in their children’s hair.Surprise, Lice isn’t white! Lice eggs, or nits, are teeny, brown, tear drop shaped, and extremely hard to see in the hair…
Read MoreWhat is Super Lice?!
Superlice is a term that describes lice that are resistant to pesticide based treatments. It sounds a lot scarier than it is- after all, isn’t it just as yucky to douse your family’s head in permethrin or Malathion? Head lice are a hardy species- not much can kill them (hair dye, Cetaphil, + olive oil…
Read MoreHow do you get head lice?
Head lice, although panic inducing are extremely common. They are primarily passed through direct hair to hair contact- contrary to popular belief they are NOT an environmental concern. Lice rarely pass environmentally which means you don’t have to tear your home apart or spend hours doing laundry. We recommend washing and drying linens on hot,…
Read MoreWhy is lice so common right now?!
Head lice are the nuisance that no parent ever wants to deal with, but they are so common! Lice infestations are at an all time high recently for a couple of reasons. First, the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) changed national protocol stating that children are not to be sent home for active Lice any…
Read MoreWhy is lice so common?
We get asked this question all the time! The fact of the matter is that where children are congregating, it’s likely that someone has lice in their hair. While we treat all ages, the younger crowd definitely passes lice more easily than older kids and adults. Lice is passed primarily by direct hair to hair…
Read MoreDo Schools have to notify about lice?
Your fave lice lady is back today with a hot topic! The AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) has changed protocol for public school in regards to how they handle head lice. The reasoning behind this, which I support, is to keep children from missing valuable school hours due to head lice. Now, before you get…
Read MoreCan dogs get lice? Can cats get lice? Can any pet get lice?!
This is one of our most commonly asked questions! Fortunately, and I suppose, unfortunately, lice are only a human parasite. This means that they can only survive on a human host. Even if your furry friend has hair instead of her, Lice cannot survive on them. Rest assured that your little Besty is safe from…
Read MoreDoes Dimethicone kill lice?
Many people ask how our clinical grade lice killing oil works- I mean, how can something natural and pesticide free be so effective at wiping out a head lice infestation when things like malathion, don’t even kill them anymore?! When it comes to a head lice infestation, stronger chemicals are not better. In fact, lice…
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