Head lice is an infestation of tiny, parasitic insects most often found behind the ears and at the back of the neck. The main symptom of a lice infection is the feeling of something moving around in ...

The most significant winter pest of livestock is lice. Lice are species-specific, meaning that humans should not be concerned that they will be infested by lice from cattle, sheep, goats or poultry.

Head lice spread via head-to-head contact. This is why they are particularly prevalent in primary school-aged children. Almost all children (and teachers) will catch head lice at some point in their ...

Lice, particularly among kids, can often be quite common. These critters are extremely infectious and can easily pass from one individual to another. Though there are a plethora of lice remedies ...

A certified lice expert has shared the common misconceptions around head lice, breaking down what people don't understand about the insects. Cailin, along with her sister, work at a lice clinic ...

Hailey Nelson with Valley Children's Hospital. "The good news is though, lice themselves do not actually carry infections. So you may have an infestation of them in your child's scalp, but your ...

Supporting aqua farmers in protecting their fish health, Godrej Agrovet has launched a fish lice controller called ArgoRid. The product which was introduced in technical collaboration with ICAR ...

(CONSUMER REPORTS) — The number might surprise you. Every year, an estimated 6 million to 12 million children get head lice. As is often the case, when kids get something, parents do as well ...

iSpyNits founder Kate Ricketts estimates about 300,000 children at any one time in New Zealand have lice. Photo / Getty Images Some parents have been so overwhelmed by the costs of head lice ...

Head lice affect more than 100 million people worldwide annually. Permethrin (1% formulation) is efficacious but resistance is emerging. Malathion (0.5% formulation) is an alternative, but ...

As parents, teachers and children start getting ready for term one, families will be on the lookout for itchy scalps caused by head lice. iSpyNits founder Kate Ricketts, who created a world-first lice ...