Lice

It is important to know when are head lice gone. Many people use lice treatments that only kill the lice, and not their eggs. A week later the eggs hatch and the lice are back. We will now go over information about lice, and then discuss a treatment that kills both the lice and their … Read more

Pubic lice, also called phthirus pubis, is a common type of lice. They are often referred to as crabs. Other types of lice include body lice and hair lice. Lice are also known as a louse.  Pubic lice crabs are parasitic insects that are found on peoples pubic areas, armpits and eyebrows. Lice is not considered a serious … Read more

We are often asked about home remedies, such as will peanut butter kill lice, or about using kerosene for lice. One of the biggest mistakes we see in treatment is trying home remedies for head lice. Many people spend months trying home remedies like mayonnaise, tea tree oil, listerine, olive oil, vinegar, peanut butter, gasoline, … Read more

We are often asked about home remedies such as occlusive oils head lice. One of the biggest mistakes we see in treatment is trying home remedies like vinegar and head lice. Many people spend months trying lice home remedies like mayonnaise, tea tree oil, listerine, olive oil, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, kerosene, and occlusive oils head … Read more

Knowing the lifecycle of lice is very important. Many treatments do not kill the lice eggs, so by knowing the life cycle of head lice you can make sure treatment is successful.  Head lice, also called pediculus humanus capitis,are the most common type of lice. Head lice are parasitic insects that are found on people’s heads. Having … Read more

We are often asked about a lice removal home remedy. One of the biggest mistakes we see in treatment is trying a lice home remedy.  Many people spend months trying a lice removal home remedy like mayonnaise, tea tree oil, listerine, olive oil, vinegar, rubbing alcohol, kerosene, or even gasoline. Unfortunately, these home remedies rarely … Read more

Many people write to us and ask questions about lice nymphs. Adult female lice lay eggs, called nits. These lice nits are firmly attached to the base of the hair shaft, closest to the scalp. The nits are often confused for dandruff. After a week or so, the lice nit hatches into a baby louse … Read more

Many people write to us and ask about a lice infestation in kids. Lice in kids is very common. The key to eliminating lice is to use a safe and effective treatment. We will now go over some general information about lice infestation in kids, and then discuss how to get rid of lice. Head … Read more

Many people write to us and ask: how do I prevent lice? They also ask if there is a how to kill lice guide. We will now go over general lice information, treatment and prevention, and how to get a free guide about lice. Head lice, also called pediculus humanus capitis, is the most common type … Read more