Wrangling head lice, and the children they infest, must be up there with the most challenging duties a parent or caregiver has to face. And the job is getting harder. Commonly used chemical products ...

For as long as humans have had lice, we’ve fought hard to get rid of them. Nit combs, the fine-tooth brushes used to remove ...

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Head lice affect more than 100 million people worldwide annually. Permethrin (1% formulation) is efficacious but resistance is emerging. Malathion (0.5% formulation) is an alternative, but ...

Repeat in 7 days. Kills head lice by asphyxiation; contains no neurotoxic pesticide. Malathion 5% lotion (Ovide) Apply to dry hair, leave on 8–12 hours, rinse. Repeat in 7–10 days. Approved >6 ...

Head lice affect millions of children every year. Schoolchildren are commonly affected by head lice, which attach to hair and feed on human blood. Although head lice are a year-round problem ...

It’s a great option for parents looking for a safe and non-toxic way to get rid of lice. We highly recommend Licefreee Spray! Tec Labs Head Lice Spray to anyone looking for a fast and easy ...

The main sign of head lice is an itchy scalp, but you could also have swollen lymph nodes, including on the back of the head. Head lice spread easily, so you’ll need quick treatment to kill the ...

Cameron Webb and the Department of Medical Entomology, NSW Health Pathology and University of Sydney, have been engaged by a wide range of insect repellent and insecticide manufacturers to provide ...

Commonly used chemical products aren't working as well as they once did, meaning head lice are harder to kill.