Lesser-Known Facts about Lice Parents Should Know

There’s nothing more troublesome and irritating than your child coming home with a note in their hand from their teachers, informing you to not send them back to school, until each and every nit and louse has been removed.

The dreaded head lice are back. It sounds like a B-rated horror movie that was probably inspired by Reefer Madness. But it’s worse than that (yes, something worse than Reefer Madness) because it’s a living nightmare!

And no matter how many times you do the “awkward and embarrassing” walk to the pharmacy, it seems like these bloodthirsty critters are here to stay.

So, what do you do? Do you shave your child’s hair? After all the time and effort you put in to make it grow long and thick, is that even an option?

While it can be tempting, the first step to take is to relax, calm down, and educate yourself about head lice.

Here’s What You Should Know…

While it may seem like the problem you’re facing is something that is unique (cue the “why me?” thoughts), head lice are actually a common problem. More than 12 million people in the U.S. contract head lice every year.

But the problem isn’t related to something as simple as “poor hygiene” or something similar. Lice do not thrive in conditions that promote uncleanliness. They thrive in human hair and feed on human blood.

If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard from your peers that lack of hygiene and poor living conditions cause head lice. The truth is, head lice lurk in the corners of school playgrounds and the reason why children are the most vulnerable is because they are active beings that love to play in the outdoors.

While head lice cannot fly (surprise, surprise!) they can jump high. So, when you’re sitting next to someone who has been infected or taking a selfie (gasp!) your chances of contracting lice are pretty high.

And Here’s What You Can Do:

Every problem has a solution. This includes head lice. While they are common, most parents are unaware of how to deal with them because they don’t have enough information about head lice.

One of the problems is that most parents rely on chemical-based products to get the job done. Not only are these harmful, they are known to contain several harmful pesticides, such as:

• Lindane
• Carylderm/Carbaryl
• Ovide/Malathion
• Stromectal

Lindane has been classified as carcinogenic, while ovide, carbaryl, and stromectal have been known to hospitalize children. The worst part is, some of these products advise parents to keep the products soaked in their child’s hair for 8 hours (yikes!)

Unfortunately, you’re probably already aware of the magic of home remedies (mayo and Listerine, anyone?)

They leave your child’s hair brittle and some even take days to wash off! It looks like you won’t be winning this battle…or will you?

Sure, lice are tough to handle. But that’s nothing for Lice Busters USA. Our lice specialists are experts when it comes to taking care of these pesky critters and saving your child’s hair!

We also offer in-home treatments and home inspections if you want private treatments.

Feel free to call us at (800) 405-8201 to book an appointment or feel free to visit our Orlando treatment center!