Different types of lice infestations in humans are a common concern that can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. These tiny, parasitic insects thrive on human blood and can cause significant discomfort and itching. However, not all lice are the same. There are three primary different types of lice that infest humans: head lice, body lice, and pubic lice. Each type has distinct characteristics, habitats, and modes of transmission. [read more]
Head lice infestations require a plan to interrupt the head lice life cycle, something that can portend days of frustration and problems, especially for families with young children. While there certainly will be effort required to break this lice life cycle, understanding these pests and having an approach like that presented in this article, should reduce the stress level considerably. These tiny parasites thrive on human blood and can spread rapidly through close contact and shared personal items. [read more]
Lice are species-specific (whether head lice or body lice), which means that different types of lice infest specific animals. For example, human lice infest humans, dog lice infest dogs, and cat lice infest cats. So, you don't need to worry about getting lice from your pets. It's important to note that good hygiene and regular grooming can help keep lice and other parasites away from your pets. If you suspect a lice infestation in your pets, it's best to consult with a veterinarian for appropriate treatment. [read more]
When we think of travel risks, travel that includes the use of public transportation, and staying in public lodging, especially a budget hostel can slightly increase the risk of getting head lice due to the close proximity with others. However, it's important to note that head lice spread primarily through direct head-to-head contact, and less commonly through shared personal items. In addition to a discussion of the pros and cons of budget hostels for lodging accommodations, this article includes steps you can take to reduce the risk of a head lice infestation in this 'close environment'. [read more]
Head lice infestation is a common problem, especially among children. These tiny parasites can cause a lot of discomfort, leading to itchiness and irritation on the scalp. One of the most effective ways to eliminate these unwelcome guests is by using a lice comb. However, with a variety of lice combs available in the market, choosing the right lice comb can be easy if you know what to consider and how to find that 'perfect lice comb'. This article aims to guide you through the process of selecting the best head lice and nit comb, and how to use it effectively. [read more]
School is coming to an end for the summer and your kids may soon be off to camp! No parent wants to get a phone call telling them that their child has head lice. Perhaps worse than that, no parent wants to learn that their child has brought lice home! Both these situations are bad; having it come into your house is clearly the last thing you want. [read more]
Life at a frontier fort in the early 19th century was far from easy. Soldiers dealt with seasonal threats like mosquito-borne malaria and periodic outbreaks of dysentery, cholera, and typhus. But there was another nuisance they endured, one brought to the Americas long before by Asian migration from the east 25,000 years before, and by European settlers and colonizers between the 10th and 15th centuries. This nuisance bore the different genetics of each migration but came to share the same name: head lice. [read more]
Lice and Blood Types of Their Hosts ~ We and the teams we worked with who tested our formula have learned a lot of interesting things about head lice in the process. It turns out that lice are very specific to blood type. If children in a family, group, class, etc. had the same blood type , the lice would go from child to child. However, if there was one in a family that had a different blood type from those the lice had already ‘visited’, those lice would avoid that person unless desperate for food. [read more]
BioSafe Technologies, Inc was incorporated in 2000 to further develop, clinically test and create a distribution of nontoxic pesticide formulations for eliminating parasites and other blood sucking insects such as mites and lice affecting humans and animals. The active ingredients of the ‘ultimate’ formula used in its Schooltime® Products line was discovered by the company founder, Lynn James-Meyer, during field testing in Brazil in the early 1990s when she traveled to this area to participate on a separate humanitarian project. [read more]
The classroom has changed in many ways since I was a kid, but the one area in particular I’m writing about today is the READING CORNER. I say this with emphasis because all I can think about when I walk in to volunteer in my kid’s elementary classroom is LICE, LICE, LICE (cue the psycho movie soundtrack). I understand the importance of reading and wanting to make a comfortable environment for the students to read in, but come on! Pillows, blankets, bean bag chairs OH MY! This type of scenario is a haven for head lice to thrive in. [read more]
