Welcome! It’s lice to meet you. As a mother of six parasite-prone children, I have tons of lice experience. In fact, I’m just itching to show off my “lousy” resume and if necessary, I can supply three nitwit personal references too. Letter of recommendation? Yep! I’ve got a truly hair-raising one written by a nymph, […]
Head lice are a growing problem in the United States. Many parents confronted with an infestation have never dealt with head lice because they never had lice as children. But as many as 12 million children between the ages of 3 and 11 get head lice each year in the United States, according […]
They feed on human blood and might go after your child this Halloween. This isn’t a joke. It’s lice. Around Halloween, lice centers see a spike in cases, said Claire Roberts, CEO of Lice Clinics of America. “Any time there are holidays and … and friends gathered together, particularly young age groups and they are hugging […]
Stephanie Knecht knew there had to be a better way to treat head lice. “Most of the over-the-counter and prescription drug products are ineffective and the repetitive treatments and lengthy comb outs seemed like such an unnecessary strain on both children and parents,” Knecht said. “The whole process can be overwhelming and frustrating to families, […]
According to national averages for public schools,* 22% of the children in your school will have lice this year and they will miss about 2 days of school trying to take care of it. Every day your child is absent, his or her school will lose an average of $70. But real problem isn’t the lice, […]
Most moms want the best for their children and are diligent about keeping them safe and healthy. When they discover their child has head lice they often become desperate and frantically search for a cure. Unfortunately, there is a lot of incorrect information out there. Well-meaning friends or relatives might suggest home treatments such as mayonnaise […]
Summer camp conjures images of singing songs around the campfire and sharing stories and s’mores. But there are things kids should be cautioned about sharing at camp in order to prevent them from contracting head lice, says Dr. Krista Lauer, Medical Director at Lice Clinics of America. “Head lice spread primarily through head-to-head or hair-to-hair […]
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – You have heard about lice, but what about “super lice?” Lice has become resistant to conventional shampoo treatments. A study of lice by UMass Amherst pesticide toxicologist John Marshall found that 2/3 to 3/4 of lice are now immune to conventional treatments, and are classified as “super lice.” Lice is most […]
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A new study published in the journal Occupational & Environmental Medicine has linked a common chemical found in head lice treatments to behavioral difficulties in children. More reasons why you should entrust Lice Clinics of America Connecticut for head lice removal. We never use toxic chemicals or pesticides – just heated air! Click here to […]
