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Have You Heard the Latest Myths About Head Lice?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education

After working in this industry for many years, we hear ALL the rumors about lice! Many are false, but there are some that have a bit of truth to them. However, by understanding the facts about head lice, you can look at things more objectively. The most important thing to…

May 15, 2022

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Can Head Lice Live in Facial Hair?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Symptoms & Detection

When you feel itching in your beard, your mind might automatically dart to, “I have beard lice!” But before you assume this, it’s important to know that having lice in your beard is extremely rare. While it is possible, this is not something that we see regularly. Because facial hair…

May 5, 2022

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5 Tips to Avoid Head Lice While Traveling

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings

With summer just around the corner, many families are starting to plan their vacations. Whether you plan on relaxing by the beach, visiting extended family or sightseeing, you will be in public places where you can pick up head lice. Fortunately, your chances are relatively low, but it’s still important…

March 24, 2022

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Can You Get Head Lice from Staying at a Hotel?

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Prevention

Nearly 40 percent of Americans are planning to travel during spring break, up from the 29 percent that said they would be traveling in 2021. Many of these people will be staying at hotels or Airbnbs. But with staffing shortages and a pandemic, you might be wondering how clean these…

March 17, 2022

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Do Head Lice Bite? Can You Feel It When It Happens?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education

Head lice can thrive anywhere, from your eyebrows to the nape of your neck. While it is possible to get head lice from an infected object, this is extremely rare. Most cases of head lice come from close contact with an infected person. Because lice can only live off a…

March 10, 2022

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Top 6 Recommendations for Schools Dealing with Head Lice

By valLice, Lice in Schools, Camps & Group Settings, Lice Treatment

If you work in a school, you’re probably well aware of head lice and how quickly it can infect classrooms. While head lice are a nuisance, they are not dangerous and they do not transmit disease. Nevertheless, the last thing any school wants is having head lice outbreaks in every…

March 4, 2022

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What Scents Repel Head Lice?

By valLice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Treatment, Uncategorized

One of the best ways to get a handle on head lice is by not getting them in the first place. While prevention strategies only go so far – if you have hair, there’s always a risk for head lice – they can significantly reduce your chances for getting infected….

February 28, 2022

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Why Do People Associate Head Lice with Being Dirty?

By valLice, Lice Facts, Myths & Education

There are some common myths and misconceptions that people firmly believe to be true, even though they’re not. For example, lightning CAN strike in the same place twice. We don’t have five senses, we have NINE. And head lice like clean hair just as much as they like dirty hair. …

February 15, 2022

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How to Get Rid of Chronic Head Lice

By valLice Facts, Myths & Education, Lice Symptoms & Detection, Lice Treatment, Uncategorized

Sometimes, head lice can be very difficult to get rid of. In fact, this is happening more often thanks to the emergence of super lice. Super lice are head lice that have genetically mutated to become resistant to the active ingredients found in popular head lice treatment products. Also known…

January 31, 2022

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