Even though head lice do not cause any potentially life-threatening diseases, the condition is an itchy nuisance, causing discomfort and embarrassment for children. In addition to that, if not treated quickly and effectively, head lice can lead to several skin infections. These infections can be dangerous to your overall health, and may require medical help for their treatment.

It is a common knowledge that head lice are contagious. According to statistics by the CDC, girls are more frequently affected by head lice than boys because of the long hair that becomes an easy target for the transfer of head lice form one head to another.

In this article, we highlight some ways you can prevent head lice from spreading, and ensure a healthier environment for your kids at home and at school.

Go for an Inspection

Hiring a head lice inspection service for your home is an ideal way to stop head lice from spreading. The inspection will give you a clear picture of areas which can be head lice hideouts. Though head lice can’t survive outside their natural habitat, which is the human scalp, their eggs, known as nits, have high tolerance for extreme conditions. An inspection will give you a solid base to start taking preventive measures against head lice infestation.

You can also write a letter to your child’s school administration to hold a school-wide screening. This way, you are not only ensuring your child’s safety, but that of the many other kids that your child daily interacts with as well.

Other Tips to Prevent Head Lice from Spreading

In addition to hiring services for a thorough inspection of your home and school, ensure that you:

·         Wash your child’s clothing with hot water and detergent after they have been cleared of head lice infestation in order to prevent a relapse.

·         Change your child’s hair brushes and combs after you have treated the infestation.

Lice Troopers offers comprehensive inspection services for both schools and homes. Their team of certified lice doctors and technicians are experienced in getting to the root of the problem. Lice Troopers only employs all natural methods to deal with head lice. These methods includes products and treatments that are gentle on human scalp and skin and free of side effects. To book an appointment with Lice Troopers, simply give them a call at 1.800.403.5423.