What About Bed Bugs???

A Bit About Lice....

Lice are tiny insects that live in hair, bite, and can multiply quickly, laying up to 10 eggs a day. And lice don’t discriminate! Anyone can get lice, regardless of age, social status, race or gender. 

Luckily, lice don’t spread disease contrary to popular misconception, but they do itch! 

Signs and Symptoms

Itching is the most common sign or symptom of head lice. Here are a few other common symptoms:

• A tickling feeling or sensation of something moving in the hair

• Irritability and sleeplessness

• Sores on the head caused by scratching

Treatment

Once someone is diagnosed with lice, it is important to check all other household members for lice. Treatments can be either prescription or over the counter. Both are effective in treating lice and there are even some treatments that do not require nit combing.

1. Follow treatment instructions. Only use extra amounts or multiple applications if directed by healthcare provider. 

2. Family bed linens and recently used clothes, hats, headbands, coats, scarfs, and towels should be washed in very hot water (above 130 degrees). After washing, dry them in the dryer’s hot cycle for at least 20 minutes. 

3. Personal articles, such as combs, brushes and hair clips, should also be washed in hot soapy water (Above 130 degrees) for 10 minutes or thrown away. 

4. All household members and other close contacts should be checked, and those with evidence of an active infestation should also be treated at the same time. 

5. Vacuum furniture, rugs, car seats, and throw pillows to remove lice or hair.