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With this next video, notice how the head louse is almost absolutely useless when off the human head. They are perfectly adapted to moving through hair, but as soon as they are off the head, they are almost certainly doomed.

Watching this it is not hard to see why they don’t last more than a day off the head under normal circumstances.

If you have found this blog, that odds are you have been alerted to a head lice infestation.

First of all you must determine whether or not it is actually lice that you have, and not something else. This article will show you have to find out whether or not you actually have lice and how to check for them. If you discover you do have a head lice infestation, we will discuss what will be required to ensure the safety of your child and others.

If you have been alerted to a head lice outbreak at you school, or the parent of a friend has phoned to say their child has lice, there is a chance your child may have contracted them. Head lice are almost certainly spread through head to head contact, and if your child has been in this situation with other children, there is a good chance they may have them as well.

The one thing that usually alerts parents however is itching, mainly behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. As this can be caused by other reasons like a shampoo change or dandruff, further investigation is necessary.

First and foremost, you need to establish for a fact you are facing a head lice infestation. Take your child into bright light and check the head for live lice. They tend to stay where it is warmest, so first check behind the ears and at the nape of the neck.

If you discover live lice, you must then find out whether or not that have had time to lay eggs. Look for tiny, tear shaped droplets close to the scalp that are stuck fast to the hair shaft.

If you find both lice and eggs, you have a full blown head lice infestation.

There are now several steps that must be taken to ensure you get rid of the lice and eggs and also ensure that others do not contract them as well.

Now you are sure you have lice, you must choose a totally natural head lice removal system that does not expose you child to dangerous chemicals. This should include steps to ensure they never return.

Next you need to let friends and family know your child has lice so they too can check their children. It is also important to notify the school there is an outbreak. They will then send out the head lice notice so that other parents have the opportunity to check for a head lice infestation before it gets out of control.

Now you know the steps that need to be taken to establish a full blown head lice infestation. Our totally natural system will now help you get rid of head lice and make sure they never return!

Getting rid of head lice once and for all is not rocket science, but sometimes it can feel like you are David going up against Goliath. Head lice can be incredibly resilient, but getting rid of them can be broken down into three easy steps.

In order to cure a chronic head lice infestation, you need to know where it is they come from. There are many misconceptions about this and this article will clear them up. Then you need to break their life cycle, and finally, stop them from ever coming back. Read the rest of this entry »

When a child is sent home with the dreaded head lice notice or is noticed scratching their heads, a fear like no other takes hold of a parent. They know what this means, they’ve heard the whispers in the playground; they know all the horrors they’ve heard are true. If they have been though this before they know exactly what to expect, but if they haven’t, the first thing that springs to mind is… “But, what do head lice look like? What are the symptoms of head lice?”

Due to the tiny size of head lice, they can be very difficult to identify properly. They are one of a few types of lice that can invade the body, all of which have symptoms that are impossible to ignore. Read the rest of this entry »

I love winter. Breath white in the air and red noses as children are shepherded through the frost to school. Ice on puddles and woolen mittens, chilly evenings spent inside chatting, the cold bringing us closer together. A time for snowmen, hot chocolate, toasting marshmallows on the fire, and… head lice.

Wait a minute, head lice?

Yes, head lice. The thought of which is enough to make even the strongest parent (who has seen it all) shiver to the bone, shift uncomfortably and unconsciously itch their head.

Winter is a time of crowding together to stay warm, sharing hats, coats and mittens, coloring together, huddled on the floor in front of the fire. This is a veritable free for all for head lice, who will only leave one human for another. Leaving for any other reason spells certain death, so as soon as they smell another, they are off in search of fresh blood for them and their nits.

Thankfully there are several ways to avoid the wee nasties launching a full scale invasion on your child this winter.

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When a child comes home with a case of head lice the battle cries have a common theme, and that is to “Wash everything in hot water!” “Bag everything up for a month!” “Throw away the brushes and combs!” “Vacuum everywhere and disinfect everything they have touched!” Some products ‘recommend’ that we bomb the entire home with chemicals. Parents sometimes delay the removal of lice from the child’s head until meticulous cleaning of the home is carried out.

But how much of this compulsive cleaning is actually necessary?

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Once you have treated yourself or your child with a natural, chemical-free remedy for head lice and you have them beat, there are certain steps you need to take to prevent head lice from ever returning. There are head lice prevention methods that work, and then there are the mandatory myths that do absolutely nothing to prevent head lice and everything to waste your precious time.

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If you’ve been the victim of head lice for any amount of time, you know that they are one of the worst things that can happen to you both physically and psychologically.

To chemical head lice treatment manufacturers, this problem is worth a massive amount of money to them every year, with over $100 million being made on head lice control in the US alone.

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What do head lice look like?

Human lice are minuscule, wingless insects, about 1 – 5mm long (about the size of a sesame seed) and are either light grey or dark brown in appearance (depending on how much blood has been ingested). The live eggs are dark brown and can be found very close to the scalp. Dead eggs are white.

Head lice have six jointed legs that end in small claws which enable them to move through the hair quickly and easily. Most importantly this enables them to cling to the hair to prevent them being dislodged.

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When a child is sent home with head lice or arrives with the dreaded head lice notice, all mothers feel the same panic rising from their pit of their stomach. Couple this with a little anxiety and some good old fashioned guilt, a bit of wondering how on earth this could happen to them and you have a parent primed to do whatever it takes to get rid of head lice, no matter what it is.

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