Lice

Head lice are annoying parasites. They can be incredibly itchy. And with the itch comes the risk of wounds, infections, and even sleeplessness. But do you know that there are actually a lot of misconceptions surrounding head lice infestations? Many of these myths are about how you can get these parasites. Let’s debunk these myths … Read more

Head lice are small insects — up to 3mm long.  They are parasites that can live in your hair, on your scalp, and feed on your blood.  They are not known to spread diseases, but this doesn’t mean you should just ignore them.  Having head lice for too long is not pleasant. Avoid having head … Read more

Head lice are parasites that live off of the blood of their human hosts. They are incredibly annoying because they bite, and those bites can be very itchy. The itching could lead us to scratch the bites, and scratching to skin irritations, infections, and even psychological problems. But why do head lice itch in the … Read more

Head lice infestations can be very stressful. You can’t stop thinking about these horrible parasites crawling all over your head and how they can spread around your home. This begs the question — can head lice actually live on furniture? More specifically, can head lice live on your pillows and sheets? Yes, they can live … Read more

It can sometimes be hard to tell the difference between head lice and dandruff. This is because the two conditions have a lot of similarities. This can be a big problem because misdiagnosis can result in ineffective treatments. Misdiagnosis can also be dangerous — if for instance, you have dandruff and you use a head … Read more

Head lice are some of the most annoying pests out there. They make you itch with their crawling and biting. To make things worse, they are also very hard to kill. There may even be instances where you still feel them crawling even after you have undergone head lice treatment. But why can you still … Read more

If you have been diagnosed with a head lice infestation you will have to endure head lice treatment. But what if the head lice treatment doesn’t work? There are a lot of reasons why your treatment is ineffective. Thankfully, there are also a lot of ways to turn things around. Here we advise what you … Read more

Head lice infestations are very unpleasant.  They are not only annoying and really itchy – preventing you from getting a good night’s sleep – they can also put you at risk of irritation and infection. So, you want to get rid of them as soon as possible. But how long does it take to get … Read more

Do you find nits in your hair but you don’t see any head lice? This phenomenon is actually more common than you think, and there are a lot of reasons why it happens. Here is everything you need to know about head lice – from their lifecycle to head lice treatment – so you know … Read more

Head lice are resilient creatures, so there is a real sense of satisfaction when you finally get rid of them. But then a thought comes into your mind… what about the mattress? So, can head lice live in your mattress and reinfest you? Do you have to clean everything around your home to completely get … Read more