Head Lice Happy New Year

Happy New Year
It gives me great pleasure to begin a new year and to continue on with the work of helping people over come thier lice problem. This year will be an exciting year for Lice Squad Canada and thier clients as we will be introducing a new medicle technology that will make the job of erradicating head lice faster and safer than ever before. More to come on this. We will be contributing to a feature story in the Toronto Star in January. This will cover education and tips on identifying and treating head lice without the use of pesticides. Look for this soon. Lice Squad Canada will also be adding new franchisees to the team so look for services to be availible in your community soon. There are still opoortunites for those who wish to join our team and you can learn more at http://www.licesquad.com
I would like to welcome Partick L. who will be joining the head office staff as our new Sales and Marketing manager. 2010 looks promising for all.

Head Lice service

We were very, very pleased with your services. As you can imagine the first time head lice enters your home it is an absolute panic! What made us panic more was that fact that our daughter Emily has the thickest curliest hair ever and there was no way we could do this alone! I called and an appointment was made. The representative was awesome!!!! What patience. We could never have done this.. NEVER! We were all checked and this is what really helped too! We were educated... I think your services are worth every penny! We purchased the comb and did the checks as advised and we got another visit a week later and Emily was louse free! Honestly we could not have done this without you.
I would recommend you in a blink of an eye! You not only get rid of those pesky nips but educated us and I believe stop the spread with our home.
Tina Fisher

Head lice timely help

Hello Karin

I just wanted to let you know that Anna's visit yesterday gave us renewed hope that we can beat this lice problem we could never have imagined would take over our lives. Anna was wonderful, very thorough, patient and vigilante in her systematic combing, never ever resting but focused on leaving the girls nit free. I am happy to continue the follow ups and procedures outlined so that these pesky creatures are no longer a part of our girls' lives. I would recommend you to anyone faced with lice.

Thank you for sending Anna to give us the support and guidance we are very grateful for. No offense intended, but we hope that you do not hear from us again! Thanks for your very efficient and timely help.
Regards,
Vilma

Head Lice testimonial

I cannot express to you how amazed, and truly grateful I am that I came across Lice Squad, and how well it worked out for us. We battled with lice for TWO years, and no matter what we tried, NOTHING worked! It got to the point where I nearly shaved mine and my daughters hair when, I came across Lice Squad, and decided, although pessimistic, to give them a call. They showed up less than 12 hours later, and after three hours of combing and picking, my entire family was clean and clear. Of course, we still have follow ups to do, and those will be done exactly the way we were educated to do it as I never want to deal with these critters again. Though, if they ever do pop up, I know what to do, and who to call! Thank you so much for being so patient, courteous and non-judgemental. Those were three very important factors for me, and I will forever be grateful for your wonderful, prompt and respectful services. I have passed on your name to many friends, family members and a parents site that I belong to. Thanks again!
Jenn from BC

Head Lice myths 5

Myth: Dying my hair or putting large amounts conditioner
into it will kill lice.

Fact: No. This will not help and aside from having a
lovely new hair style, you will not get rid of the bugs this way.

Head Lice company helps families

Just wanted to express my gratitude to you and your company for solving our lice problem. Cori came by last night and gave us a clean bill...my relief is more than you know and we certainly couldn't have done it without your help.

I will most definitely refer your company to friends and family and will advocate the use of your company at my daughter's school.

Michelle H. Surrey, B.C.

Great article

I read this great article in Mompreneur magazine and wanted to share it with you.

Feed the Media to Get Buzz For Your Business
I watched a DVD of the movie The Soloist recently. It is based on a book by a real-life columnist for the Los Angeles Times, Steve Lopez. The story is about how he met and befriended a homeless man who is blessed with a passion and gift for music and cursed with mental illness. I've been an admirer of Lopez's columns since he wrote for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

What struck me about the film, beyond the touching story itself, was the depiction of Lopez as always on the hunt for a topic for his next column. You don't see him writing the columns (long stretches sitting in front of a computer would be visually boring). but you do see him scribbling notes, interviewing people, observing the scene and just thinking about the deadlines he's up against and the need to find something to write about...NOW!

I tell you this, because as a publicity-seeker, it's useful to put yourself in the reporter's shoes. They need you. Picture him/her constantly under pressure to find a worthy topic right away, wading through hundreds of phone calls and emails from people clamoring for media coverage who mostly don't fit the bill, always searching for the gem of an idea to run with.

Is the pitch timely and unique? Is there change or conflict or danger involved? Perhaps there's a human drama unfolding. Who are the people in your story? News is about people.

When you're crafting a pitch, it helps to think like a reporter AND like their viewers, readers or listeners. Be clear about the audience you're trying to reach and what news organizations, columnists and reporters speak to them. Find out what they care about. What are they talking about? How can your story fit their interests and entertain, inform or inspire them?

As a publicist friend said the other day, the researcher thinks his new study about two molecules is fascinating, but it's her job to ask, "Why should that matter to the rest of us?" Would YOU care if his finding could lead to a new and better treatment for cancer? Now you're on your way to a story.

Media Momentum Coach Janet Vasil uses her more than 25 years experience in news and information programming as a radio/TV Anchor, Reporter and Producer to empower Women Solo Entrepreneurs, Independent Professionals, Authors, Coaches, Speakers and Trainers to reach out to the media and profit from free publicity.

For more information about how Janet's coaching, workshops and communications services can help you Get Seen, Get Heard and Get Results, visit her blog at http://www.yourmediamoment.com/

Head Lice feedback from happy client

To all of you at Lice Squad,
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
I am so impressed and so very pleased with our experience using your services these past two days. I sent an email around 830 pm Sunday October 25. By 9 am the next day I had a conversation with a representative (Carolyn I think) and by 10 am I had a appointment time for 1230 that very day. Patricia Foote came to my apartment and took such good care of my daughter's beautiful curly hair I could have cried. The lice was such a nightmare and your staff made it go away.
Trish took care of the whole family, taught my ex-husband and I all we needed to know to make this nasty cycle end, and did it all in such a calm, kind, and caring manner. If you have to go through this experience, you want Trish on your team. I was so pleased with all of the information and the material she was able to leave for us to help support us over the next two weeks to get rid of these bugs. My daughters had a great time (pretended they were at the spa, divas) while Trish did what she needed to do. She was so patient with them and gentle with their hair, I really appreciated all of her efforts. The whole thing was over in two and a half hours!!! Wow. She treated the whole family and reviewed all the education, cleaned up her mess and was gone. Poof! Like Mary Poppins.
Thanks again for creating your company to help busy Moms and Dads like us. I am on the Parent Council at my girls school here in Woodstock, Ecole Ste Marguerite Bourgeoys, and we will be meeting tomorrow night. I plan to present your company and the information Trish provided me to that team to help with the reality of lice within the school. I showed the Teaching Assistant, Mme Neron, my daughter's hair yesterday morning before Trish had worked her magic. Mme said it would take her a long time but that she would work to help Karena get rid of the lice. I told her your team were coming around noon so Mme asked me to show her Karena after you had a chance to give her a treatment. Mme Neron was blown away by the difference in Karena's curly hair in just one treatment from your program. She was so impressed, and very glad she didn't have to do it, she couldn't believe how many nits you made disappear. She is glad I am sharing your information with the school. No one at the school had heard of Lice Squad and their services before. They sure know now!
Thanks again for all of the work you have done to help people deal with head lice. A nasty reality of going to school and playing with other kids..
Have a great day. We sure are.
Sincerely
Kerry Hunter

Head Lice myths 4

Myth: Lice are found on dirty people or it is this or that person’s
fault that I have them.

Fact: Getting head lice has nothing to do with cleanliness or
lack thereof. It has nothing to do with economic status or race.
I am almost certain that no parent or person has intentionally
given you head lice or failed to mention to you that they had it.
They most likely did not know and are probably feeling
ashamed.
Did you know that head lice are the second most communicable
affliction among school-aged children next to the common cold?
Millions of people around the world will get head lice each year. You
are not alone and you have nothing to be ashamed of. Also keep in
mind that the person you suspect of giving it to you or your family
should be treated with the same understanding and respect that you
would want from others when you let them know that you have it.
Yes, you must let other family members, friends, the school or daycare
know if you have been in contact with head lice. I know it
sounds hard and embarrassing but if you don’t do this, you stand a
good chance of getting the lice back from one of the sources that
you have come into contact with.
Don’t let the stigma, fear and shame of head lice get the better of
you. Let the LiceSquad Inc. professionals educate you and help you
so that you can be empowered to deal with head lice. Our information
is free at www.licesquad.com and our services are confidential.
We are here to answer your questions.
We think it is time to see head lice for what it really is.
A common human condition. Not, something to be ashamed or
afraid of.

Head Lice myths 3

Myth: Lice jump, hop or fly.

Fact: Lice can only crawl. The best way to avoid getting
them is to avoid head to head contact, sharing hair items or
sleeping or placing your head on the areas where an infested
person has laid their head.

Myth: Lice are living in my environment. That
is why we can’t get rid of them.

Fact: Lice die within 24 to 48 hours once off the head and
unable to feed. Lice are living on you and secondary to that
they may have fallen off the head and can then get on others
heads via the environment as described above. Again see our
Facts Of Lice sheet for details. If you are seeing head lice reoccur
within 1 to 3 weeks of treating, chances are this is the
same infestation and not a new occurrence. If any lice eggs
were missed due to ineffective combs or not following up on
repeat treatments. The cycle starts again. Many parents get
caught up in this vicious cycle when dealing with this problem.
It is nothing to feel badly about. To help you understand the
lifecycle of the head louse, you must read the Facts Of Lice to
understand how you can beat the bugs. You can always call on
us for help as well. http://www.licesquad.com

Head Lice Myths 2

Myth: Topical treatments will kill both lice and their eggs.
Fact: Nothing kills lice eggs as far as we know.
They must be manually removed. Do not be fooled by
product labels claiming to be 100% effective at ridding
a head lice infestation. Some lice may in fact survive topical
treatments and nits must still be manually removed. Read
the fine print. There is no 10 minute cure. If it sounds too good
to be true, it probably is.
Myth:

Head Lice Myths

Here are some of the common myths associated
with head lice
Myth: You must bag toys and items for two weeks, throw them
in a freezer, steam clean them or throw them away all together.
Fact: Lice die within 24 to 48 hours without a blood meal.
See our facts of lice sheet for the real truth about cleaning your
environment. http://www.licesquad.com It is easier than you think.

Twas the Lice before Christmas

'Twas the Lice before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, but there was a Louse;

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that no Head Lice would ever be there;

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of not scratching danced in their heads;

And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,

Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,

I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash,

Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow

Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,

But a miniature Lice Squad sliegh, and eight tiny Lice Squad angels near,

With lice in my family, so frustrating and on my scalp.

I knew in a moment it must be the Lice Squad help.

More rapid than eagles their coursers they came,

Those lice bit us, they sucked us, and caused us great pain;

"Now, itchy! now, stigma! now, pesticide potion, On, hassle! on crying, on goes the lotion and bitten the one with the red little nose. He led them all on to wash all of our cloths.

To the top of our pillows! to the top of our heads!

Now dash away! dash away! all lice be dead!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,

When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,

So up to the house-top the Lice Squad they flew,

With the sleigh full of combs, and experience too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof

The combing of hair and killing of lice poop.

As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,

Off fell the lice and Down the chimney Lice Squad bound.

They were dressed all in visors, from their heads to their foot,

And their clothes were all clean from head lice and soot;

A bundle of prevention they had flung on their back,

And they looked like an angel when they opened their pack.

Their eyes -- how they twinkled! their dimples how merry!

Their cheeks were like roses, their noses like a cherry!

Their droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,

And they said your lice will be gone soon we know;

The stump of a comb they held tight in their teeth,

And the enzyme they used was such a relief;

They had a kind face and a little round belly,

That shook, when they combed like a bowlful of jelly.

They were empathetic and funny, a right sight to myself,

And I laughed when I saw them put my pesticide on the shelf;

A wink of their eye and a twist of their heads,

Soon they gave me to know all my lice would be dead;

They spoke not a word, but went straight to their work,

And pulled all the lice out; without even a jerk,

And laying their fingers aside of their nose,

And giving a nod, up the chimney they rose;

They sprang to their lice sleigh, to their team gave a whistle,

And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard them exclaim, ere they drove out of sight,

"Happy Lice Free Christmas to all, and to all a Lice-night."

Twas the Lice before Christmas

'Twas the Lice before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, but there was a Louse;

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that no Head Lice would ever be there;

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of not scratching danced in their heads;

And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,

Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,

I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash,

Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow

Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,

But a miniature Lice Squad sliegh, and eight tiny Lice Squad angels near,

With lice in my family, so frustrating and on my scalp.

I knew in a moment it must be the Lice Squad help.

More rapid than eagles their coursers they came,

Those lice bit us, they sucked us, and caused us great pain;

"Now, itchy! now, stigma! now, pesticide potion, On, hassle! on crying, on goes the lotion and bitten the one with the red little nose. He led them all on to wash all of our cloths.

To the top of our pillows! to the top of our heads!

Now dash away! dash away! all lice be dead!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,

When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,

So up to the house-top the Lice Squad they flew,

With the sleigh full of combs, and experience too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof

The combing of hair and killing of lice poop.

As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,

Off fell the lice and Down the chimney Lice Squad bound.

They were dressed all in visors, from their heads to their foot,

And their clothes were all clean from head lice and soot;

A bundle of prevention they had flung on their back,

And they looked like an angel when they opened their pack.

Their eyes -- how they twinkled! their dimples how merry!

Their cheeks were like roses, their noses like a cherry!

Their droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,

And they said your lice will be gone soon we know;

The stump of a comb they held tight in their teeth,

And the enzyme they used was such a relief;

They had a kind face and a little round belly,

That shook, when they combed like a bowlful of jelly.

They were empathetic and funny, a right sight to myself,

And I laughed when I saw them put my pesticide on the shelf;

A wink of their eye and a twist of their heads,

Soon they gave me to know all my lice would be dead;

They spoke not a word, but went straight to their work,

And pulled all the lice out; without even a jerk,

And laying their fingers aside of their nose,

And giving a nod, up the chimney they rose;

They sprang to their lice sleigh, to their team gave a whistle,

And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard them exclaim, ere they drove out of sight,

"Happy Lice Free Christmas to all, and to all a Lice-night."

Head Lice Lousy nit removal combs

If the comb you have is not a Louse Trap, Nit Free Terminator or a Licemeister,
it is not going to do the job. Honestly, I have tried them all. It is
my profession to do thorough nit removal and to train other how to do it in a short amount of time and I have tried many combs on the market. Even those provided
to you in the pesticide treatment packages. The difference
between a lousy nit removal comb and one that really works is simple,
if you can’t get it through the hair or the tines are too short, poorly
spaced or flimsy, they will not get all of the nits out. If your child
runs in fear when you try to comb them out, you know that this comb
is causing them pain. The Louse Trap, Nit Free Terminator and Licemeister, are specifically designed to work with all hair
types and they will not tear and pull out the hair, or pass over the
nits. Trust in what we have tested. After all, it is our job to get you
lice and nit free as quickly, painlessly and safely as possible. Kids
really do love The Nice Lice Squad ladies! We think in part
because of our gentle appoch and great combs.

Head lice Pesticide treatments:

If you choose to use these, be aware that you must still manually
remove the lice eggs (nits). We are not big fans of pesticides but we
do respect an individual’s right to choose. If you do choose to use
these treatments, do not think that leaving them
on for a longer period of time, or using them
more than is recommended will help. These are
serious chemicals that are absorbed directly into
the blood stream. Studies have shown them to be
potentially dangerous if over used or misused and
they can create long-term health problems. These
include; learning disorders, hormonal changes, cancer, epilepsy and
even death in extreme cases. If a pesticide does not work for you as
directed. Do not continue using them. We also recommend that you
never use Lindane or spray your home with the chemical sprays sold
for head lice. See our Facts of Lice Sheet for other options.

Head Lice, Shaving heads:

Well let’s just say that if you have a boy who likes this style, go for
it. But please do not ever consider doing this to your daughters. We
know how frustrating head lice can be but take into consideration
the long-term psychological affects that shaving a girl’s head will
have. Imagine the shame and embarrassment they may already feel
from having head lice. Now add to that - the horrible thought
of having no hair and how awful and embarrassed they will
feel. This is not an option. Please do not ever consider
doing it. No matter how frustrated or overwhelmed
you are, other help is available.
Please call us. We can help you.

Head Lice, Someone told me to:

My friend, sister, mother, website or another source that I have
looked into, told me to put Vaseline, kerosene, vodka, mineral oil or
gel into the hair to kill lice. I have also been told to use Tea Tree oil
or to make my own blend of essential oils. The LiceSquad Inc. suggests
that you do not do any of the above. Why? They may not work
and can be potentially dangerous and embarrassing. Also, essential
oils, although natural, are very potent and should only be used or
recommended by a certified aromatherapist. You may also find
many products on the market claiming to be 100% effective and
labels that state that the product will remove all lice and kill lice
eggs. Be cautious of any claims that sound too good to be true.
Head lice products are big business. Read the fine print and
don’t buy into fancy product labels or packaging.

3 EASY STEPS TO CLEANING & ENVIRONMENTAL CARE

Head lice are not living in your home, on your furniture or in your bedding. They prefer to be on your head. The good
news is a louse will die within 24 to 48 hours without a blood meal from you.
The only reason lice may be on your bedding or furniture is because they have fallen off your head or someone else’s
head. They are not laying eggs or colonizing in your home or environment. They are, however, waiting to get back
onto a human head for a meal.
Here is all you need to do for your home or environment:
#1 Place items that can safely be dried on high heat in a dryer for 20 to 30 minutes.
#2 Vacuum items that cannot be dried
#3 If an item cannot be dried or vacuumed, set it aside for 24 to 48 hours.
That’s it!

LICE FACTS

• Female head lice lay lice eggs.
• One female louse lays 3 to 5 eggs a day on the hair.
• To succeed at eliminating a head lice infestation, all eggs and lice must be removed from the hair.
• Lice eggs are tear-shaped, usually brown in colour, and are attached to only one side of the hair shaft. Egg
look-alikes, white in colour, surround the hair shaft and are often misdiagnosed as eggs.
• Most parents waste both time and energy doing countless washing of bed sheets and clothes. Instead,
vacuum or place items that have been in contact with head lice, in a dryer on high heat for 20-30 minutes
or set aside for 24-48 hrs.
• Pesticide sprays & treatments should be used with caution.

A TYPICAL LICE EXPERIENCE

Most head lice sufferers have tried many different products, spent countless hours cleaning, and have wasted both time
and money on treatments and nit picking. They have torn out their hair with lousy nit combs and fried their hair with
the use of chemical treatments. They have bagged up toys for weeks, missed work and social functions and have felt
stress and frustration. Despite their efforts and desperate measures, weeks and months go by without relief. You are
not alone in your struggle. You’re also not alone if you never realized that most head lice products are pesticides and
that they can be potentially dangerous if misused or over-used. Many pesticides are not as effective on what is now
called the “super louse” and sometimes the treatment information available is outdated and inaccurate. If you’re at
your NITS END with head lice, call us or visit our web site to learn more about how you can eliminate head lice safely
and quickly without the frustration and the use of potentially harmful pesticides.

Head Lice What to look for

What do I Look For?
Look for lice and lice eggs in the hot spots. These are around the ears, at the crown of the head and at the nape of the neck. It is best to use bright lights and proper magnification when looking. Sunlight is best. Look for red scabs caused by scratching, lice eggs and lice crawling through the hair or sucking blood from the scalp. Lice lay their eggs close to the scalp but look along the whole hair shaft. Do not confuse DEC plugs, hair casts or other hair debris with lice eggs. Remember if it is white like paper or snow. It is not a lice egg.

Lice Squad needs your help

As the need for safe and fast head lice eradication climbs, Lice Squad Canada is on the hunt for passionate and professional consultants and franchise owners. Canadian families are looking for alternatives to drug store pesticides and many want and need hands on help. Busy parents and care givers don't have the time, desire or know how to deal with the pesky problem of head lice and having this kind of help is a God sent for many. Families in Ontario, BC and NS are already benefiting from Lice Squad's services but other provinces are being left without it. Sure people can order a do-it-yourself kit but the desire and demand for in home service is on the rise. Why not be a part of the solution by joining a team of respected and passionate people who together make a difference in many communities through out Canada. It's an essential health service and a career that you can be proud of. "This is the most meaningful work that I have ever done." I am always blown away by the gratitude I get from clients. Dawn Mucci.

Head Lice Discounts

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What are head lice

Head lice are small grey or reddish brown bugs (1mm to 4mm Long) depending on their age.
Baby lice are called Nymphs.
Lice live on the human head.
They do not live on pets or on other parts of the body.
They feed on blood and cannot survive off the head for more than 24 to 48 hours without a blood meal.
They also do not hop, jump or fly. Thank God!
Lice lay eggs.
These are tear-drop shaped and are glued to the hair shaft on an angle.
They are also only glued to one side of the hair shaft.
The viable eggs are typically brownish/yellow to caramel in color.
Empty egg cases or dead eggs are called nits. These are clear, opaque, almost see through.
Do not rely on a product that claims to kill lice and their nits as it is the eggs that need to be killed or removed.
Viable lice eggs are never white in colour.
Female lice lay 3 to 5 eggs per day and live for 30 days. They need a male to mate with.
Lice eggs take 7 to 10 days to hatch and another 7 to 10 days to be mature enough to mate.

3 EASY STEPS TO CLEANING & ENVIRONMENTAL CARE

Head lice are not living in your home, on your furniture or in your bedding. They prefer to be on your head. The good
news is a louse will die within 24 to 48 hours without a blood meal from you.
The only reason lice may be on your bedding or furniture is because they have fallen off your head or someone else’s
head. They are not laying eggs or colonizing in your home or environment. They are, however, waiting to get back
onto a human head for a meal.
Here is all you need to do for your home or environment:
#1 Place items that can safely be dried on high heat in a dryer for 20 to 30 minutes.
#2 Vacuum items that cannot be dried
#3 If an item cannot be dried or vacuumed, set it aside for 24 to 48 hours.
That’s it!

Head lice can overwhelm even Super Mom

If you have ever had lice head lice you know the time and energy that it takes to over come. Hours of combing, cleaning and checking. Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed especially if several family members have it and mom is the only one treating everyone. I have seen lice overwhelm the best of the super moms and it's no surprise that such a little bug can cause such craziness in the average home. I was one of the overwhelmed super moms who was defeated by lice. This is what caused me to begin a company that helps stressed out moms who are at their Nits End with a head lice infestation in their family. Now you are not alone and help is available. Even for me, if my 6 year old twins get lice this year, I am calling one of my Lice Squad consultants. My kids won't even site for me to comb their hair in the morning and I can't imagine they would sit for an hour or two while I comb them for lice.

Head Lice cures are a dime a dozen

I wanted to touch base on the dangers of trying odd remedies and on line cures for head lice. There seem to be hundreds of them on line. Many companies claim to have the next ten minute cure for head lice. There are also some odd remedies that people post swearing that this concoction has cured their lice. Please be aware that what you put on your child's head is directly absorbed into the blood stream and you have to be aware of allergies and other issues like mucus membrane and eye contact. It is always best to speak with your doctor first or call on a reputable company that specializes in head lice. What may work for some may be dangerous for others. You also must follow the directions for use and not over use or abuse the remedy or treatment in an effort to be lice free. Leaving treatments on longer than advised, using more than recommended or overusing is not going to make the treatment work any better. When all else fails get your hands on a good lice comb and manually remove all the lice and their eggs. If this seems like too much of a task, there are companies available to do this work for you. Be a wise consumer and do your homework. Head lice can be beaten safely and quickly and without the use of harsh chemicals or pesticides.

Head Lice to dead lice

People often ask me the best way to get rid of head lice. Aside from recommending Lice Squad's products and services I always say the best method is manual removal. You need to be proactive by checking weekly and practicing prevention techniques such as; wearing hair up, hanging outer wear in a bag and not making head to head contact. Having a quality lice comb is also key. I highly recommend Lice Squad's Louse Trap comb or The Nit Free comb as the top preforms. If you have a lice question, or need help you can visit http://www.licesquad.com for free lice advice or to speak with a head lice professional near you.

My head Lice stigma rant

Having been in the head lice eradication field for well over 10 years I find myself blown away by the stigma that still exist regarding this issue. I run into it all the time. Be it at a party or social event or in my everyday life and business dealings. When I'm asked what I do for a living, I almost don't want to say it anymore. How many times do I have to explain that YES there is enough head lice out there to build a business. Yes it's a viable business and no I don't get lice all the time. Yes I love what I do and no its not a dirty poor person issue. I visit the finest of homes and people.

I have not had lice since I started this company, thank God, because it is a pain in the you know what. That is the very reason I began this work. Yet battling the stigma associated with lice is almost as painful as having lice itself. Speaking of which, it took me several months to even get insurance for my business as no insurance company had heard of what I did and did not know how to underwrite this kind of thing. The phone company would not give me a head lice category and just recently I was turned down a commercial rental space because the owners did not want a lice business near their other stores as it may somehow infect their businesses. I get laughed at in my car which has a wrap saying Got Lice? Lice Squad needs to be in your head. I get funny looks from people who walk by my office and to top it all off, I can't do a thing about it.

So whats a girl to do? Well I can rant a bit sometimes to get it off my chest and then I switch my focus back to helping the many people who depend on my business. I continue to hold my head up high as I drive by the snooty woman who thinks she and her kids could never get lice. Sure people may laugh as my van drives by but I bet the minute they get lice they will remember me and promptly call for help. I continue to look at the many testimonials that people leave on my web site ever reminding me of the good work that we do and how much help like this is appreciated. Who takes the time anymore in these busy days to let you know what a great job your doing? I can also stop getting so discouraged by the closed minded ignorance of those who have an attitude of intolerance and superiority. You know who you are and it's not nice to tease. Did they not teach you that in kindergarten?

If anything I am glad that my company can be a part of the solution and not the problem. Sure it's an old cliche but the stigma is getting old too and if I can help it retire sooner rather than later, I've done a good thing.

School head checks

I have always been a big fan of schools that do regular head lice checks. From experaince I know that the schools who do this have a much lower rate of head lice occurances. With 6 year old twins in grade one this year, I feel appreciative that my school has a lice commitee that provides head checks. My only issue is the timing. My children are being screened for lice today. An odd time if you ask me. In my oppinion, lice checks are best done after any school breaks such as summer holidays, March break and after the Christmas breaks. Thankfully I take a peak once a week so I have no worries concerning my kids. If children are likely to have lice become an issue in the school it would be after a holiday and not before. Yet I am thankful for any school wide screening that my school does. I just hope they are as dillegent in re-checking kids when they come back. If your school does nothave a no nit policy or lice program you can learn more about it by visiting my web site. We can train a lice commitee at your school or provide this essential service. Thanks for reading today. Be well.

I was asked to write a blog about how to avoid getting head lice this holiday season. So here are my top tips on how to avoid the dreaded head louse.

#1. If you have kids in school,I suggest that you hang a bag on their coat hook and instruct them to put their coats and hats in it. This way lice can not crawl from one coat to antoher.

#2. Take a peak once a week. With so many well wishers and holiday guests, you are sure to get more hugs than usual. It makes good sense to check for lice over the next two to three weeks so you can catch it early and stop the spread.

#3 Don't be shy to share the news. If you find lice, you must tell everyone you have been in contact with. It's only fair to notify a lice occurrence so others can check their family too. Lice are not a bad thing. They are a human condition that cause stress. Keeping it private only perpetuates the stigma and the stress.

#4. If you choose to use a pesticide treatment for your lice issue. Please use it responsibly. Don't over-use or abuse it. By this I mean if it does not work the first two times as directed, do not use a a third, fourth or fifth time. Don't leave it on longer than recommended. If a failure occurs, switch to a pesticide free alternative or better yet, don't use them to begin with. There are other options.

#5. Don't panic and don't blame. Get the Facts of Lice and get it over with. Too much time is waisted on not doing what is necessary to effectively treat head lice. My best advice is to stop listening to old wives tales and go to a source that knows how to effectively treat this problem. An good lice comb is your best Friend and their are peptide free solutions and services available.

Ok I have one more. STOP relying on information that you find on web sites or on line. Everyone wants to sell you something and there are 100+ ways to do it on line. Find a good company and a reliable source of information and stick to it. Unfortunately doctors and pharmacies don't have it. They will tell you and sell you what they have been told to and in many cases this is a pesticide and an out of date remedy. It probably comes with a Lousy nit comb too. So when you want lice gone visit lice squad.com or check out the NPA. Credible advice is available.

Twas the Lice before Christmas

'Twas the Lice before Christmas, when all through the house

Not a creature was stirring, but there was a Louse;

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,

In hopes that no Head Lice would ever be there;

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,

While visions of not scratching danced in their heads;

And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap,

Had just settled down for a long winter's nap,

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,

I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window I flew like a flash,

Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow

Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below,

When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,

But a miniature Lice Squad sliegh, and eight tiny Lice Squad angels near,

With lice in my family, so frustrating and on my scalp.

I knew in a moment it must be the Lice Squad help.

More rapid than eagles their coursers they came,

Those lice bit us, they sucked us, and caused us great pain;

"Now, itchy! now, stigma! now, pesticide potion, On, hassle! on crying, on goes the lotion and bitten the one with the red little nose. He led them all on to wash all of our cloths.

To the top of our pillows! to the top of our heads!

Now dash away! dash away! all lice be dead!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,

When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky,

So up to the house-top the Lice Squad they flew,

With the sleigh full of combs, and experience too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof

The combing of hair and killing of lice poop.

As I drew in my hand, and was turning around,

Off fell the lice and Down the chimney Lice Squad bound.

They were dressed all in visors, from their heads to their foot,

And their clothes were all clean from head lice and soot;

A bundle of prevention they had flung on their back,

And they looked like an angel when they opened their pack.

Their eyes -- how they twinkled! their dimples how merry!

Their cheeks were like roses, their noses like a cherry!

Their droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,

And they said your lice will be gone soon we know;

The stump of a comb they held tight in their teeth,

And the enzyme they used was such a relief;

They had a kind face and a little round belly,

That shook, when they combed like a bowlful of jelly.

They were empathetic and funny, a right sight to myself,

And I laughed when I saw them put my pesticide on the shelf;

A wink of their eye and a twist of their heads,

Soon they gave me to know all my lice would be dead;

They spoke not a word, but went straight to their work,

And pulled all the lice out; without even a jerk,

And laying their fingers aside of their nose,

And giving a nod, up the chimney they rose;

They sprang to their lice sleigh, to their team gave a whistle,

And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.

But I heard them exclaim, ere they drove out of sight,

"Happy Lice Free Christmas to all, and to all a Lice-night."

Unwanted Christmas company

Did you know that one of the peak head lice seasons is upon us? Yes Christmas time is a prime hosting period for head lice. Not only do family members, friends and business associates travel, visit and share hugs. They also may share the unfortunate transmission of head lice. Don't be a victim. Get the Fact of Lice at http://www.licesquad.com. If you take a peek once a week or make sure to use prevention techniques over the holidays, you will be sure to avoid and unwanted holiday guests this year.