With kids back in school and hats coming out for winter, lice concerns start to rise. Even the thought can make your head itch! If you’re facing lice, you might wonder – “Do I need pest control for this?”
**Pest Control for Lice – What You Need to Know**
Forget Hollywood’s chemicals and fumigation scenes – real pest control is science-based. For lice, it’s all about using the right product, in the right place, at the right time.
**The Right Approach**
Since lice don’t live long off a host, anti-lice shampoos and reducing their environment are key. Shorter hair leaves fewer places for lice to thrive. Manual removal is tedious but highly effective.
When my daughter had lice, she refused to cut her long hair. After missed eggs, she agreed to a shorter cut and thinning trim – combined with shampoo, it worked!
**Lice Lifespan & Prevention**
Lice live 1-2 days without a host. This means no need to spray your home. Focus on treating the source – wash and dry hats, coats, and linens regularly.
**Prevention is Key**
Remind your household to avoid sharing hats and coats, especially when cooler weather hits. Lice can’t jump or fly – direct contact is the real risk.
At Rove Pest Control, we provide advice and education to keep your family lice-free.
