Will Head Lice Eventually Leave? How Long can an Infestation Last?
As time passes an infestation will only grow and become more difficult to treat.
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...
Every school has a different lice policy. Some schools will not permit students to return until they pass a visual inspection and no nits are found.
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 have evolved along with humans over tens of thousands of years. Fossilized lice evidence can help scientists determine the migration patterns of early humans.
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...
Other bugs are often mistaken for head lice or the characteristics of other pests are often attributed to head lice. Head lice only inhabit the human head and only have the ability to crawl.
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?
Different blood types are typically the reason that not all family members will get lice. Lice have a hard time spreading to a person with a different blood type than the original host.
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...
There is no reason to panic when you discover your child has lice. It is very common and easily treatable with the right tools and diligence.
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....
