Posts Tagged ‘head lice’
How 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 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…
Read MoreHow do I clean my house after lice?
Head lice is stressful, but the good news is that you actually don’t have to go nuts cleaning your house, despite what you may read on the internet. You don’t have to spray your couches, you don’t have to bag everything up like crazy, and you don’t have to throw anything away! As the #1…
Read MoreCan head lice live in pillows?
Head lice can cause a lot of fear and paranoia. That being said, while we recommend laundering linens when dealing with lice in your home, rest assured that head lice do not infest pillows, mattresses, couches, or rugs, etc. Please feel free to call or text if you’re in need of help! 978-907-3245
Read MoreWhat is the fastest way to treat head lice?
Treating head lice is no easy task. Home treatment requires multiple sessions and hours of “nit picking” for about two weeks to be sure you’ve removed every las egg and bug. The convenience of professional treatment is that you are guaranteed to be lice free in a short amount of time (our treatment only takes…
Read MoreBack to school and head lice…
Parents and caregivers are always in fear of the dreaded email that comes out within the first few weeks of being back to school… “someone in your child’s class has been diagnosed with head lice”. Is there anything more stressful than the thought of a parasite infesting your little angel’s head?! Aside from it actually…
Read MoreCan Black People get Lice?
Being in the head lice removal business for all these years has made me a wealth of information! One question that commonly gets asked is if African American people can get lice. This question is based on different hair texture as well as hairstyles (for example if a person has their hair braided). To answer…
Read More