Consumer Reports Challenges Pesticide Lice Treatments

Pesticide Lice Treatments Ineffective? Over-the-counter (OTC) lice treatments are now widely considered ineffective against head lice. The most recent research, published in the Journal of Medical Entomology, found that head lice in 42 states are 100 percent resistant to OTC lice treatment products. The watchdogs at Consumer Reports have questioned (1) why these products, marketed…

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What do lice and nits look like in the hair?

  Ever wondered what live lice and nits (lice eggs) look like in the hair? This video answers our most popular question… How can I tell if it’s lice? You’ll see many nits and even see live lice crawling through the hair! Watch for our tip to tell the difference between dandruff and nits.

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What You Need To Know About Super Lice in Southern California

What You Need To Know About Super Lice in Southern California We get it, parenting is no breeze. From shuttling kids, to cooking dinners, there’s hardly enough time to squeeze it all in. The last thing you need to deal with is your kid getting lice. And worse, parents in California and all other states are dealing…

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Head lice outbreaks in camp settings cause substantial burden on kids, staff

Head lice outbreaks in camp settings cause substantial burden on kids, staff Summer camps more likely to have ‘no nit’ policies that send campers home, despite evidence they are not effective Date: October 21, 2016 Source: American Academy of Pediatrics Summary: New research finds that lice can be the end of a happy summer for many kids at…

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On-site camp services with Los Alamitos-Torrance Lice Removal

Sending your child to camp but want to make sure the camp is lice free? Los Alamitos Lice Removal and Torrance Lice Removal provides on site camp services. Our certified technicians provide a comprehensive head screen to each camp member on-site. Cost is $85 per technician labor hour. We also provide on-site treatments at $85…

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Lice-Tips for Summer Camps

Head Lice – Tips for Sumer Camps  Source: American Camp Association So called “super lice” have been reported in 25 states.  Researchers at the University of Illinois – Edwardsville have reported that lice populations in at least 25 states have developed resistance to over-the-counter treatments still widely recommended by doctors.  Every year, one of the most…

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Here for you 7 Days A Week at Los Alamitos and Torrance Lice Removal

At Los Alamitos Lice Removal and Torrance Lice Removal,  we believe urgent care for head lice removal should be available to all families in the community we serve-which is why our Los Alamitos and Torrance urgent care head lice clinics are open seven days a week with extended/after hours every day.  Lice do not know…

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