Head Hunters Lice Specialist Blogs
The Elderly and Head Lice
by headlicespecialist
Head lice is a problem largely associated with children. Everyone remembers the lice checks they had when they were in elementary school and may have even gotten lice once or twice. Head lice affects mostly children but that doesn’t mean we can’t be vulnerable to an infestation when we...

Will Head Lice Eventually Leave? How Long can an Infestation Last?
by Heather LambertWill Head Lice Eventually Leave? How Long can an Infestation Last?
The typical head lice case we see at Head Hunters is a 3-6-week infestation, but we often treat shorter cases as well. Because most people treat lice immediately upon discovering it, this often leaves clients wondering what would have happened if...
Sleepovers after Treating Head Lice – Yes or No?
by headlicespecialist
“Can my child still attend a sleepover?” The short answer is YES. While in the midst of a head lice crisis, many families want to stop the life. No sleepovers. No playdates. No extra circular activities. Head lice can be a traumatic event but do not stop the life because of head lice. Go back...
Under Cover Head Lice
by headlicespecialist
There are a number of ways in which head lice can be noticed before an outbreak becomes significant. Unfortunately, there are also a number of reasons why it can escape recognition. A commonly reiterated comment is that “one must have the eyes of a head lice professional to be...
Dispelling Myths: Head Lice VS Other Pests
by headlicespecialistHead Lice VS Other Pests

There is much misinformation and confusion surrounding head lice and other similar pests. Much of this misinformation comes from confusing the characteristics of common parasites with...
Have you ever Noticed that One Child just Never seems to get Head Lice?
by adminHave you ever Noticed that One Child just Never seems to get Head Lice?

Head lice are a human parasite that invade our hair and nourish on our blood. Although they feed on our blood, fortunately they do not...
What steps do I need to take if my child has lice?
by headlicespecialist
Step 1: Don’t panic.
Head lice happens, and it’s okay! There are an estimated 6 to 12 million cases of head lice each year among children age 3 – 11. Having head lice is an incredibly common experience that most people will encounter at some point or another in...