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...
Head Lice Policy in Schools
by adminHead Lice Policy in Schools

Every school has their own head lice policy, some schools will not let students attend class with even one nit, while others do not see it as a threat. The American Academy of Pediatrics released an article with the...
Head Lice Origins: Where did it all begin?
by adminHead Lice Origins: Where did it all begin?

Head Lice is a human parasite that feeds on our blood. There is no other known species that can host head lice, so you do not worry about your pets. They are primarily transferred from...
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...
Lice: the Dreaded Four Letter Word
by David BeauchampLice: the Dreaded Four Letter Word

No parent wants to hear that their child or children have lice. When you hear the word lice what is the first thing that you think of? Many parents think that when you get lice it is either by being too clean or too dirty....