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