Rid Head Lice

Head lice is a growing problem for families, especially those with school age children. Head lice are tiny parasitic bugs that live on the scalp and hair of the human head. They are whitish in color and lay eggs, attaching them to the hair shaft. The eggs are called nits and are white or brown colored specks that won't come off... more »

The first thing you must check for if you have an itchy back neck is head lice. The back of the neck and behind the ears are the first places an individual itches when they get head lice. To check for head lice you need to look for small eggs called nits. They are attached to the hair shaft near the scalp. The only way to get rid of... more »

Head lice are small insects that feed off human skin and blood. This condition is not only very contagious, but can also be very difficult to treat. A female louse can lay up to 100 eggs or "nits" on hair strands, so efficient treatment is essential. Due to the potentially harmful side effects of chemical-based shampoos, many people... more »

There is an easy way to get rid of head lice, that your child or children may have gotten from school. An adult can get them from shared locker rooms, or putting your head down where someone else had put theirs. In our local school they no longer check for head lice. The reason is there are so many kids that are infected with them.... more »