Summer’s over and your kids have headed back to their school. Are you bracing yourself for a lice infestation in your house soon? While your neighbors and friends will recommend stocking up on insecticides that contain permethrin and pyrethrin to kill lice,

The National Pediculosis Association (NPA) recently launched a month-long campaign to spread awareness regarding the treatment of head lice. It focuses on confronting the conflicting guidelines and misinformation that are disseminated among people regarding head lice and their treatment. Let’s take a

Human head lice, also called Pediculus humanus capitis, are parasites that infest human heads. They require the humid temperature generated by the warmth of our body, and human blood for survival. As such, once separated from the host, these pests can’t

Summers out and your kids are back in school! But did you know around 6 to 12 million children under the age of six contract lice annually in the United States? Before you freak out, take a deep breath and use the

Did you wake up with an itchy scalp even though you didn’t use your sister’s lice-infested bedsheets? These pesky creatures can be tricky to avoid and even trickier to get rid of! Take a look at some of these effective, top-of-the-line

Research has shown that excessive use of over-the-counter treatments has led to the development of a resistant genetic mutation in lice, which allows them to remain steadfast in the presence of chemical compounds that were previously considered to be efficient in lice

Halloween is almost here but you won’t find your worst fears come to life this year on the streets—there’s a new breed of head lice in town which has developed a resistant genetic mutation to over-the-counter treatments! These super lice are

It’s understandable why you might think that shaving your child’s head is a good idea. Lice take their food from the scalp, lay their eggs at the base of the follicles and can easily hide in the hair once you start

It’s back-to-school season, which means that the chances of your children catching lice while at school have gone from not likely to oh, honey, you better be ready! So start preparing! Even though we are always here to solve all your lice

It’s September, which means head lice season is upon us! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 6 – 12 million infestations happen each year among children between the ages of 3 and 11. If you’re worried that