We offer a real solution in removing head lice and nits, while providing additional services to schools and camps such as; screenings, educational presentations, and non-toxic pesticide free products.
Nitpicking/Screening
 During the screening process, we suggest checking all family members due to lice cases that may exist within your household. Removing the eggs are very important in the treatment of lice. Our technicians are available the very same day. |
Treatments
 Treatments are offered at a flat rate. We use an all natural product with an enzyme that helps with the break down of the louse anatomy. We provide a thorough treatment from start to finish. We highly recommend a re-treatment to help with the elimination of head lice. Call 866-355-5423 today!
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Schools/Camps
We pr ovide Schools and Camps screenings for a nominal fee of $25. Call us to make sure we are available in your local area.
Our trained technicians will come to your school or camp ground and provide an onsite screening and or treatment for your students.
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What are head lice?
Head lice are parasitic insects found on the head. They are tiny, wingless, and are reddish-brown in color. Their bodies are flat, elongated, and a bit oval in appearance.
Are there different types of head lice?
There are several types of lice that feed on people. One particular species that specifically feeds on the head is known as the head louse.
How to minimize lice?
Vaccuming, not sharing hair brushes/combs, use a natural enzymetic product also help you control the spread of lice.
What is the life span of head lice?
Head lice normally survive for 30 days on a human host. They, however, rarely live more than 48 hours when off the head.
Do head lice fly or jump?
No. The head lice cannot fly, jump, or skip. They are only able to crawl from one person to the next.
What are the signs and symptoms of head lice infestation?
Tickling feeling of something moving in the hair.
Itching, caused by the an allergic reaction to the bites Irritability.
Sores on the head caused by scratching. These sores can sometimes become infected
What is a "NIT"?
A Nit is a louse egg. They are normally the first sign of a head lice infestation. Nits are about 1/32 of an inch, and are tough to spot due to their small size. They often appear whitish-yellow in color, but can also take on the appearance of the hair in an infested person. They are oval in shape with a unique cap.
How many eggs can a female head louse lay?
The female head louse produces around 3-8 eggs per day. This is a total production of about 88 eggs during her life span.
How can a person get head lice?
The most common way to contract lice is by head-to-head contact with an infested person. This contact can occur at home, school, playgrounds, or at other social gatherings. Sharing clothes or other items that have been infected may also spread Head lice. These items can include:
· Baseball caps, hats, coats, scarves, sports uniforms, bandanas
· Combs, brushes, hair ribbons, barrettes, towels, stuffed animals.
CDC Lice
http://www.cdc.gov/lice
(Listen) Podcast on head lice
http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=9404
Georgia Health Info
http://georgiahealthinfo.gov/cms/node/128078
Press Release
Working on Ridding Families of Head Lice
