mom sectionmom sectionAlthough many people associate head lice infestations with children, head lice infestations can happen to anyone at any time. Head lice attach sticky eggs to an infested person's hair and those eggs then transfer and stick to any surface where an infested hair falls or a person sits or rests. Once you discover an infestation, you must clean all possible transfer surfaces thoroughly to delouse, or remove the infestation, including your auto interior's smooth and/or fabric upholstered surfaces.
Head lice, also known as pediculus humanus capitis, are a type of parasitic insect that live in the hair and scalp of children and adults. According to the Directors of Health Promotion and Education, lice develop in three forms: nits, nymphs and adults.
Head lice are wingless insects that like to live in hair. These parasitic insects feed on small quantities of blood and can quickly spread from person to person. Three stages of lice can be found in hair--nits, nymphs and adults. Nits are lice eggs, nymphs are newly born lice, and adults are full-grown lice. If children are infested with lice, they will scratch the scalp frequently. This can cause redness and irritation.
Head lice, Pediculosis capitis, are tiny parasites that live and feed on blood from the scalp. They are not dangerous, but they are contagious and can spread from one head to another.
Head lice most commonly occurs in nursery school or kindergarten where, if left untreated on just one child, it is often passed from classmate to classmate. While many schools perform periodic lice checks to inform parents when children have been exposed, home inspections will catch an infestation sooner. With aggressive treatment, the inconvenience of head lice can be left to a minimum.
