AN expert has revealed the hidden dangers of kids’ Halloween costumes, including nits and lurgy. Halloween is fast ...

With kids back in school, the time is right for super lice to spread. Here's what you need to know about these tiny bugs, ...

If you’ve noticed a bug on your clothes, in your hair, in your kid’s hair, or on your pet, there’s no need to panic, as it ...

The itching that is the hallmark of a lice infestation is actually caused by the insect’s saliva, which can cause a mild ...

Head lice are equal opportunity invaders, meaning an infestation is unrelated to socio-economic status or cleanliness of the ...

Kem Ormond takes a look at the world of farming back in the day. Back in the 1920s ticks and lice were rife in sheep. Lincoln College reported that the sheep tick could be eradicated in one year ...

Head lice and nits can affect people of all ages but are most commonly found in children aged between four to 11. They are ...

Unlike body lice, head lice are not dangerous and do not carry diseases ... But they are less effective against lice eggs, which are called nits. You can apply a silicone oil, soaking the hair and ...

Head lice infestations, caused by the parasite Pediculus humanus capitis, are most prevalent in warm weather and typically peak during late summer and early fall when children return to school and are ...

Head lice may be more common in school-going children ... it may indicate a potential lice infestation,” said Dr Kapoor. Visible lice or nits: Lice themselves or their eggs (nits) can sometimes be ...