Lice Myths & Facts

LEARN TO SEPARATE THE FACTS FROM THE MYTHS WHEN DECIDING
THE BEST TREATMENT FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

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DID YOU KNOW?

  • About half of all infested individuals do not know they have lice.
  • Head lice doesn’t discriminate - we see all ages and all hair types.
  • Over 50% of indviduals will not feel an itching sensation from a head lice infestation.
  • The food of head lice is human blood.
  • Only adult lice are capable of changing hosts and starting a new colony.
  • Female head lice live about 30 days.
  • The female head louse can lay between 5-10 eggs per day.
  • On average, an infestation is diagnosed between 3 and 5 weeks.
  • Head lice can live no longer than 48 hours without human blood.

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