Head Lice facts

March 5, 2018

How to Disinfect Your Home after a Lice Infestation

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Lice infestations are really no joke. According to CDC statistics, between six and twelve million lice infestations occur annually in the U.S. alone.

If someone close to you comes down with a lice infestation, of course the first thing to do is go in for a lice treatment to a lice clinic or specialist. That being said is this really enough?

The Trouble with Bugs

The trouble with bugs is that they are tiny. Needless to say, the eggs they lay are tinier! What this means is even if the individual or family member with lice goes in for treatment it might not be enough. There are a bunch of those little buggers likely still crawling around your home.

These opportunistic little creatures will wait till they find another host and then proceed to undertake their next potential infestation.

What to Do?

After you or a family member receives lice treatment, here’s what you can do to cut down risks of a re-infestation.

Bedding

The first thing to do is to remove all the pillow and bed covers, shrugs and blankets and clean them out. The most important part however, is to use hot water and an extensive hot air drying to ensure all the lice and heat resistant nits are gone.

If you cannot do everything at once keep the remaining items stored in a plastic bag till the first batch is done! This prevents the potential lice on them from getting back on the clean linen.

 

Surfaces

Surfaces like cushions, sofas and carpets can serve as temporary homes for lice on the prowl. Make sure you vacuum and disinfect these properly. Vacuum between tight spots, and crevices. Use anti lice spray once the job is done for a final disinfection.

Floors

Mopping your floors with a damp warm cloth should help rid you of any residual lice that escaped the carpet.

Cars

Make sure you dust off the mats in your car, wipe down the seats with warm water and vacuum all tight spaces.

Clothes

Clothes especially woolen or thicker ones like scarves and sweaters will need to be washed and then hot dried like the linens.

Toys

Soft or stuffed toys will also need to be collected and sent for a complete wash and hot dry.

Final Disinfection

Another round of disinfectant spray all around the house should help re-establish a louse free home.

Screening

Last but not least, family members who did not need lice treatment but have been living in the same home are advised to get a professional lice assessment or screening done. This will ensure that none of those buggers got into your hair during the clean up!

Conclusion

Lice are stubborn so getting rid of them means you need to be just as adamant. Leave no cushion unturned and no rug un-vacuumed.

If you’re based in the Orlando or Miami area and are looking for in home lice treatment or a lice treatment clinic, check out our services because we might be able to help. If you need to call on us, we’re just around the bend!

March 4, 2018

Why are children More Susceptible to Lice than Adults?

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With around 6 million cases of lice amongst children being reported each year, you have to wonder why these pesky critters won’t leave your children alone. More

March 3, 2018

What Happens If You Ignore Your Child’s Head Lice

frustrated boy scratching his head

Head lice—they’re wingless parasitic insects that mostly affect school going children because of their close contact with one another. While lice can cause a lot of itching and discomfort, they are not a sign of a dangerous disease.   More

March 1, 2018

Head Lice – It’s Creepy, It Can Crawl and It Can Make You Squall!

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Nobody likes the sight of a creepy, crawly, icky bug, especially if that’s a louse! But more than that, the idea of hundreds of critters nesting in the strands of hair, feeding off your scalp is something that sends shivers down our spine. More

February 28, 2018

A Factual Breakdown Of Super Lice

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Lice—it’s a word that does not fail to make everyone shudder. Now imagine lice, but only way more stubborn. At this point, you’ve probably heard about it, a new wave of lice that remains unaffected by conventional lice treatments. We call this new generation stronger lice “super lice”. More

February 26, 2018

Skull Fiction: There’s More to Head Lice Victims than Just Head Lice

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Imagine this: you’re on your dream date with the girl you’ve had a crush on for 5 years. She finally said yes and you’re over the moon. You’re stunned by her beautiful features, incredible eyes, and long, luscious hair that are…full of head lice. More

February 24, 2018

Lurking in the Shadows: Are Head Lice Dangerous?

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You’ve probably read a dozen articles about head lice. From lice anatomy, to the social consequences, to symptom, to home remedies, and so on. More

January 30, 2018

Head Lice In Men: Will Shaving It All Off Get Rid Of Lice?

Shaving your head bare from lice

You caught lice from your child and are now contemplating the quickest way to annihilate the darn things.

As a man, you have the option of shaving your head to get rid of lice and their eggs. Shaving your head is an effective way of treating lice provided you shave it all off completely. Lice only need 2mm of hair for them to walk around in, so unless you’re willing to go bald, the lice will stay put.

However, shaving off your luscious hair and going bald is unnecessary when there are other ways of removing lice that don’t involve you sacrificing your hair.

Combing

If you have a child with lice then you’re probably familiar with the fine-tooth comb used to extract lice. Lice-combing is an ancient way of removing lice. The reason it still exists is because it actually does work. A single stroke with a comb can catch many lice at once; a thorough combining session should remove them all. But removing lice isn’t enough – you have to extract their eggs too.

Nit-picking

The little metal lice combs do remove lice but they cannot catch and remove nits. Female louse ensure that nits (lice eggs) are safely attached to the hair by covering them with a sticky glue like substance. This sticky substance ensures that the eggs remain exactly where they were laid. The only way to remove them is to pick them out individually.

Lice Busters

Lice Busters USA offers professional lice removal services. We offer free screenings, in-home lice removal services, home inspections and cleaning.

For our in-home lice removal services, our team of experts will head over to your home (in non-signed cars to respect your privacy) and give you all the benefits of our lice treatment centers in the comfort of your own home. Unlike OTC anti-lice medication and shampoos, all our products are completely natural and safe to use for adults and children.

Our crew will also inspect and clean your home in a couple of hours to make sure no live are lurking around.

If you aren’t comfortable with us coming over, you can always come to us in our lice treatment centers in Orlando and Winter Park.

We know lice are irritating but there’s no need to shave your head. Give us a call at (800) 405-8201 and get lice-free today!

January 29, 2018

Head Lice : Where Do They Come From? – [ Infographic ]

Check out the infographic on “Head Lice : Where Do They Come From?”. We get rid of lice in the most simple and effective method possible.

Have questions? Call us now at (800) 405-8201. For more, visit the website at https://licebustersusa.com

 

January 29, 2018

New Year, New Rules, New…Lice?

2017 was probably the year when you had enough of head lice. Cutting your hair short, even going as far as shaving it, did you no good. Shaving offered a temporary solution but a pixie cut made the critters more noticeable!

That’s it!” you thought, putting your foot down. With the New Year ahead, you would change yourself completely. You will come up with a foolproof plan to make the empire of critters crumble once and for all.

Except…with the new year here, you’re back to square one.

If you feel like throwing in the towel, know that we’ve all been in the same boat at least once in our lives. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states that 6 to 12 million infestations occur in the U.S. every year.

And although head lice are common, most individuals know almost nothing about them! This is where the problem starts.

Common Misconceptions

Most individuals think that head lice are the result of poor hygiene. This is simply not true. Even if you wash your hair 3 times a week, you’ll still contract these pesky critters, simply because they need one thing—human blood.

They don’t care about anything else. In fact, a greasy scalp can freeze their tracks and make it difficult for them to move freely. A clean scalp allows them to roam around without restrictions.

Either way, lice don’t care for personal hygiene; they only care for human blood. With that in mind, here are a few myths regarding head lice:

They Can Fly

Unfortunately, head lice are not superheroes. They are super villains, though! They cannot fly from one head to another. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about sitting far away from someone and still contract critters.

But they can jump high. This is how they travel. They can jump almost as high as fleas so if you’re next to someone who is a victim of head lice, make sure you have your hair tied (preferably in a bun or braid) or covered.

Lice Victims are Not Victims

A lot of people believe that head lice are caused by poor hygiene and the individual being too lazy to take care of themselves. The truth is, victims of head lice have no control over infestations.

In fact, these parasites are silent attackers. Most individuals dismiss head lice as a skin rash or dandruff. It’s not until it’s too late that the problem becomes apparent. Since a female louse can lay up to 6 eggs per day, it doesn’t take long for the problem to spread. Within a month, lice victims end up dealing with hundreds of critters, all of which can be frustrating to remove alone.

Making 2018 the Year of No Lice

With 2018 here, it’s never too late to get the help you need. Don’t opt for chemical-based anti-lice products that are full of lindane and ovide (malathion). These have been classified as carcinogenic and may even lead to disabilities!

Instead, opt for a more natural solution— No, we’re not talking about home remedies. These can make your hair brittle and dry.

Opt for head lice salons. Lice treatment centers have experts who know how to take care of everything, without compromising your health and hair!

Lice Busters USA is one such service that offers natural head lice treatments in Key Biscayne and Miami Beach. From in-home treatments to home inspections, they have everything under one roof. Don’t let 2018 become the same as 2017! Take the initiative and make a change today.

 

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