Lice Infestation: More than Just an Itchy Head

1. Don’t Panic! It’s never fun to receive news that your child has head lice.  Head lice is very common in younger school aged children.  It does not mean your child is dirty, or that you don’t take care of them.  It just means that you’ll need to contact a certified lice removal clinic and make an appointment for your child to be seen as soon as possible.   2. Remove Your Child From School  Because of new laws in Canada, it’s no longer necessary to come get your child immediately from school

Although head lice do not pose any health risks, they can cause a great deal of discomfort and pain. The reason you need head lice treatment for such a threat. Not to mention, the societal stigma attached to head lice is real and can negatively affect a person’s confidence and self-esteem. In most cases, their victims are children, who can contract the blood-sucking insects from an infected kid at school.   A substantial number of people wrongly assume that a lice infestation signals poor

Would you take your car to the guy down the street for a transmission replacement just because he once had transmission trouble?  Probably not!  And probably for the same reasons, you would not let someone work on your teeth simply because they always have dental problems.  Technically speaking, they have experience—however experience alone doesn’t qualify them to repair your car or fix your teeth.  They lack the training and expertise necessary to receive proper certification within their

Did you know that head lice is about as prevalent as the common cold?  It’s true.  But for some reason, a cold is socially accepted and lice is not. Head lice “became” a social issue dating back in history to Victorian times (1837-1901) in England.  It was a time when public bathing was becoming increasingly popular, and necessary for good hygiene.  Women in Victorian times never left the house without fixing their hair into a complicated and very attractive “updo,” as their hair was their

Can you imagine running around town collecting all of these items only to find out they didn’t work?  Here, we give you a summary of some items that are rumored to get rid of head lice but consistently fall short.  Then, find the real head lice remedy at the bottom from Buggn’ Out professionals. Did you know that some people try mayonnaise on their child’s hair to get rid of head lice?  Yes, mayonnaise, the same stuff you put in tuna fish to get it to stick together and stay on your

Fact: Schools Aren’t Providing Your Children Louse-Free Classrooms The dilemma: head lice is no longer a reason for school dismissal. Treatment is no longer required to be admitted back to school after a head lice diagnosis.  This means all parents must take full responsibility for their children’s head lice, because the school can’t guarantee it’s louse-free. Do you feel like a truth bomb has just been dropped in your lap?  Let’s look at some options to keep your kids safe with two

It’s 9 .M. and the phone rings.  “Good morning, it’s the school secretary calling.  I’m afraid your child has contracted head lice.  You will need to come pick them up immediately.”  All thoughts of your morning mommy-coffee meeting vanish.  What about your noon spin class?—gone.  And the commitment to that play date after school is definitely a no-go.  As you jump in the shower and rush to get dressed, the reality that your child has bugs in their hair starts to set in, you struggle with

How To Prevent Head Lice From Destroying Summer Camp Memories   It’s almost summertime which means trees are budding, flowers are blooming and head lice may be hitching a ride on your child’s head, as they go off to sleep-away camp. Along with campfire sing-a-longs and ghost stories, there could be several cases of head lice just waiting to be shared. Getting lice may not seem like part of summer camp initiation, but unfortunately it all to often is.   Why do Summer Camps Provide an Increased