Bed Bug Pesticide

Today these adaptations have created what some experts call "Super Lice" which simply means these little bugs are not easy to get rid of and it may take more than one type of product or method to rid your child of head lice. To make your treatments more effective familiarize yourself with these "don'ts" when treating head lice especially when dealing with lice that just won't die with the attempts you have tried.

Don't use a hair dryer on your child's hair shortly after treating the child's scalp with a specific remedy. Some of these products, especially the over the counter pesticide products are highly flammable.

Don't wash the hair or condition before treating or applying the selected head lice remedy.

Don't wash the hair up to 3 days after treatment.

Don't use the same remedy more than 3 times, if the product is not working it is time to try something else.

Don't mix head lice treatments in an effort to make them stronger.

Remember these following treatments are options and may or may not work on your child's head. They are listed here to give you an idea of what may work in your circumstances.

Physical Removal:

This is a time consuming method of picking out nits and lice physically, basically one hair strand at a time. You will need a strong light, preferably natural sun light, a magnifying glass and a nit comb. You will need to comb daily for about 2 weeks with due diligence and patience.

Pyrethoroid Insecticides:

This is an over the counter shampoo that contains a pesticide specifically designed to kill lice. Most of these products will not immediately kill the bugs. If it has worked you will be able to see the results usually by the next morning. Even if it does work, the scalp will need to be treated again in approximately 10 days. These shampoos will not remove the nits (eggs that are attached to the hair shaft) these will need to be removed using a nit comb.

If the insect has not been killed after the first treatment, be sure the specific directions were followed closely, and if that proves to be the case, you are dealing with a lice infestation that is resistant to this insecticide.

Suffocating Agents:

These are usually organic in nature. Food grade oils, combinations of mayonnaise & vinegar, lavender oil etc. all work to suffocate the nits and lice. These mixes need to be applied and left on the hair for up to 3 hours and then are followed by a thorough rinse. The nit comb is also needed to remove the tenacious nits attached to the hair strands. Most of the commercially sold recipes and remedies are not a "witches brew" of ingredients thrown together but are tried and true non-chemical methods to kill lice. Extensive independent research has been done in respect to these treatments independent of the large pharmaceutical manufactures.

Heat

Heated curling irons, blow dryers and hair straightening irons have been proven to kill lice. The danger with this method is that the nits and bugs themselves live on or very close to the scalp. You will need to find a way to apply this method without burning the scalp.

This is a safe and effective method to kill lice on clothes. An iron or a dryer set on the highest setting should kill any lice that may have fallen onto the bed sheets, pillow cases, pajamas or any other in close contact fabrics. All combs and brushes you have been using to treat your child should be heat washed daily, also to kill what has been caught.

Freezing

Objects that cannot be thrown in a dryer or ironed, can be placed in the freezer or placed outside in a plastic bag for several day if it cold.

Cutting the Hair

A radical treatment does work for boys but would be difficult for any female is simply cutting off all the hair. A bald or shaved leaves nothing for lice to attach to. You will be able to see them easier and will prevent further infestation.

What ever remedy or combination of treatments you choose - stay the course. These have all worked at one time or another.

Sue Krippner is a educator and writer but most importantly the mother of 4 and the grandmother of 12. She believes that when it comes the safety and health of kids, no subject is off limits. Familiar with lice both in the classroom and at home she understands the frustration these buggers cause. When her son was discovered with head lice...it was not pleasant but an educational experience - for the whole family!

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