FAQs

Although it is likely that closing up the trailer for that amount of time in extreme heat would probably kill anything inside, we cannot be sure. Therefore, we'd recommend waiting…

Pull hair back tightly into a braid, ponytail, or bun and be sure to wipe the comb with each pass through the hair to remove dead lice or nits that…

Head lice require a live, human host in order to feed and survive. However, lice may become dislodged or crawl from the head onto toys or stuffed animals when in…

No, human lice do not typically affect pets. In fact, lice are host specific.

No, Licefreee has not been tested to be an effective scabies treatment. You should consult a physician or pharmacist for proper treatment.

Great question! A female louse can lay up to 100 eggs in her lifetime of approximately 30 days. A nit (egg) incubates for 10-14 days, when the nit hatches it…

Use a product designed to treat lice on furniture and mattresses such as Licefreee Home. You can also thoroughly vacuum these items to pick up anything that has fallen off of…

For helpful hints and tips for successful product application, how to get rid of lice in the house, and preventing a re-infestation, visit our resource guides for more information.

It is unlikely, as ocean water does not have a high enough concentration of salt nor does it provide a proper delivery method to effectively kill head lice and nits.…

It is not necessary to treat the hair just because you were exposed to lice unless you see live lice or nits. If you are spending time around someone who…

It is not necessary to retreat lice unless 1.) you find live lice, or 2.) you are following up with a second treatment as recommended 7-10 days after the first…

As far as we know, there have not been any clinical studies proving any human population to be immune to head lice. However, head lice can have difficultly attaching their…

Thorough treatment and teaching your family not to share personal items will help prevent head lice infestation again.Sources of possible infestation (bedding, furniture, hats, clothing, combs and brushes) must be…

If you have treated your child with Licefreee Spray and then they are exposed to head lice again, they may be re-infested. You can help by teaching your children not…

No, head lice do not jump as they are not equipped with legs made for jumping (like fleas). Rather, head lice were built to crawl quickly. See our post about lice…

No head lice do have wings, and do not fly.  They are transferred from head-to-head contact or through items like hats, brushes, pillows and anything else which may come in…

Yes, head lice only lay eggs on the human scalp, they do not lay eggs on surfaces such as furniture or bedding.

You can use the nit comb as often as you'd like. After an infestation, it's a good idea to perform head checks for 7-10 days post-treatment. If you continue to…

Yes, you do! Our patented stainless steel nit comb (designed with the help of school nurses) is included with our treatments, Licefreee Spray! & Licefreee! Gel, to help remove dead…

Because Licefreee head lice treatments are effective in killing eggs as well as live bugs, you can choose to leave the eggs (nits) in the hair. However, if you desire,…

Lice lay nits (eggs) close to the scalp and they will hatch within 7-10 days. If you see nits several inches down the hair strand they have most likely already…

It is not uncommon to still find nits but no lice in the hair after treatment. Nits are easy to miss.The nits (eggs) are attached to the hair shaft by a…

There is no way to look at a nit with the naked eye and determine if it is dead or alive. And although some people claim it does, popping them…

If you do not comb out the nits, they will stay attached to the hair shaft. Eventually they will grow out with the hair, but they will not detach on…

Body lice and head lice are different species of lice, and head lice normally do not spread from your hair to the rest of your body.  They can infest eyebrows…

There are many home remedies out there that, for the most part, simply don’t work and can be dangerous. Gasoline or kerosene is dangerous because of the possibility of ignition…

There are several reasons lice may remain unaffected after treatment. With any head lice treatment, all lice and nits (eggs) must come in full contact with the product. Lice can…

Treatments that are pyrethrum or permethrin-based may trigger reactions in those who are allergic to ragweed. Be sure to check the ingredients or talk to a doctor or pharmacist before…

If your family becomes infested, choose a safe and proven head lice treatment. Follow all the directions carefully. A good comb-out conditioner is also a great way to help ease…

A no-nit policy in schools helps control an infestation and keeps children at home until all nits are removed. This policy is just to make sure that a child has…