Head lice shouldn’t have to be a headache.
It can arrive when you least expect it, often when you’re not prepared to deal with it. The note from school announcing there’s been an outbreak of head lice. Your daughter comes home from the slumber party scratching her head, and soon you notice the whole family seems to be a bit more itchy.
If you’ve just discovered head lice in your family, there’s a good chance you’re thinking: How can I get rid of this — and fast? Are people going to think we’re not clean? What if we all get it?
You’re not crazy for thinking head lice is gross and frustrating. Your family is one of many that have faced the challenges of removing head lice and nits. But it’s not because your school is unclean, your children lack good hygiene, or your home is a mess. Head lice has nothing to do with how clean you are, where you live, or who you are. It’s a problem that’s been around a long time, but luckily, there are new solutions available to handle it.
We want to help you discover those solutions, learn more about head lice, and prepare yourself to prevent it. The information you’ll find here comes from the non-toxic perspective and is based on over 10 years of experience helping schools manage head lice without the use of pesticides. You probably have a lot of questions, so here are some starting points:
- I’m not sure we have head lice. How will I know it’s lice?
- Head lice is overwhelming — I have so many questions. Can you answer them?
- I’m not convinced I should use a non-toxic solution. Why is it better?
- I would like to use a non-toxic solution for head lice. What’s available?
- I’ve tried many different things and can’t get rid of lice. Why is that, and what should I do?
In addition to help for these situations, you’ll find plenty of resources for learning about head lice and nits. We have information for your family, your home, and for schools. And you can always contact us if you don’t find the answer you need.
