Answers to commonly asked questions about head lice

• There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that the pesticides found in head lice treatments don't work as effectively as they used to. This seems to be because the head lice have developed resistance to active ingredients used in many pesticide-based products.

• Don't assume that if you can't see them they're not there - even when you look thoroughly!
• The best way to check for head lice is using a plain white conditioner and the Nitpicker^TM head lice comb. The conditioner will stun any lice, making them easier to remove.
• Apply the conditioner liberally, then run a wide-toothed comb through the hair first to remove tangles and to evenly spread the lotion. Work in sections, by dividing hair into sections no wider that the comb for fine hair, and half the section again for thick hair. This is to ensure optimum effectiveness of the comb. Now comb through each section carefully and wiping lotion onto a tissue as you go. Check tissue each time for eggs and lice.
• Regular conditioner does not kill head lice - it stuns them long enough for you to remove them. Ensure all tissues are placed in a plastic bag and straight into the bin!
• Do this check once a week if there are head lice around. Once it becomes routine you'll find it doesn't take long.

• Don't Panic!
• Inform your child's teacher and friends.
• Follow the instructions on the Treatment Page

• Tie back long hair - plaits, braiding and buns are the best.
• Check regularly for head lice don't rely on your child scratching as evidence that he/she has head lice BECAUSE SOME CHILDREN DON'T ITCH!
• Use the Nitpicker^TM comb and a plain conditioner every 7 days to check hair if head lice are around.

• You may prefer to wash the pillowcase because of the close contact overnight, hats can be put into the dryer the heat will kill off any lice within 20 mins.
• More good news - there is no need to vacuum the house.
• Just follow the procedure outlined on the treatment page for effective, non-chemical treatment.

• Please email us to learn more. Management of head lice in schools is a critical aspect of reducing the incidence of head lice in our communities. We have had great success in many schools.

• Headlice have been around for thousands of years and have been found on Egyptian Mummies. Like any insect they adapt to their environment in order to survive....the over use of headlice chemicals is a great example of this !! Headlice are no longer seasonal they can occur all year round.

• Research has shown that headlice have the capability to develop resistance to chemical treatment. This means that any louse or eggs that survive the treatment are likely to have developed a resistance. Our studies have not shown any tendency for headlice to develop any form of resistance to the natural ingredients used in Lice Free Naturally products.
• It is VITAL that regardless of the treatment method you use, that it is done correctly. The Lice Free Naturally treatment method WILL get rid of headlice in your family, but affected heads must be treated following the directions. Remember, we offer free phone support if you encounter any difficulties.

The best fine-toothed metal comb which has been university* tested against other combs and found to remove more eggs than any other comb on the market and is the essential component to any head lice removal treatment It is also the comb most often recommended by many State Government Health Departments.
*Rick Speare, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine at James Cook University
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