A head lice infestation begins with contact with a single louse or nit. The life cycle of head lice involves the adult head lice laying their eggs (nits) in the hair of its human host. The eggs hatch and develop into

As soon as possible. Waiting only increases your child’s discomfort and increases the risk of spreading the lice to others. Make an appointment with Lice Troopers to have your child thoroughly examined for head lice. If lice are discovered, we can

Yes. Nurses often have to screen several children at one time, so lice can be easy to misdiagnose. A screening by one of our lice removal experts can verify that your child does indeed have lice, saving you the cost of

If another child has had lice, it is wise to schedule a head lice screening for your child as well. This can provide peace of mind that your child is lice free or, if lice are discovered, treatment can be handled

If you believe your child has been exposed to head lice, or you have observed lice or nits in your child’s hair, do not delay in scheduling a screening. Once head lice have been confirmed, the next step is treatment. Head