Collier Pest Control is your Southwest Florida Pest Authority in all areas of problem pest. Head Lice can be a nuisance especially if you have school age children. Since the source of all Head Lice is on the human body, we cannot treat the source of the problem. But, we can help you resolve the problem quickly, with less effort, and in areas you might not consider treating.
Head Lice infestations are normally found on children, but can also be spread to adults. The head louse is not considered to be a serious vector of disease. The eggs or head lice are usually glued to hairs of the head. The favorite areas female head lice are likely to glue the eggs, are near the ears and back of the head.
Head Lice infestations are normally found on children, but can also be spread to adults. The head louse is not considered to be a serious vector of disease. The eggs or head lice are usually glued to hairs of the head. The favorite areas female head lice are likely to glue the eggs, are near the ears and back of the head.
Head Lice should not be solely associated with uncleanliness, since they may be easily transferred from person to person. Chemicals are available through prescription or non-prescription drugs to control lice. Shampoos are preferred for control of Head Lice. Some eggs may survive the first shampooing and it may be necessary to retreat once a week for three weeks to insure complete control. Once the eggs, called nits, are killed they can be removed by combing them off the hairs with a very fine toothed comb or nitpick. All clothes should be washed in hot soapy water, temperature greater than 125 degrees, for 10 minutes. Pillow cases, sheets, and blankets should also be washed to kill the lice and their eggs. When it is impractical to wash, articles can be put into clothes dryer at temperatures of 125 degrees for 10 to 20 minutes to kill all adult Head Lice and their eggs.
Because nymphs and adults sometimes fall off the host onto areas such as school lockers, closets, furniture, automobiles, or any active area people frequent. These areas should also be chemically treated with contact sprays to kill off all Head Lice activity before they attach themselves to another person. If the Head Louse does not receive a blood meal within 24 hours they will die. Call Collier Pest Control, 239-455-4300, today for a free estimate and a complete explanation on any of our services, or look us up on our web site at collierpestcontrol.com Don?t let unwanted guests spoil your beautiful Southwest Florida lifestyle. Remember, Florida does not have to be shared with insects!
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