LiceBeaters was founded in 1996 to make home visits to help people control their head lice problems without the need to seek medical help from a doctor. Head lice are tiny crawling insects that live on the human scalp and are very annoying to deal with, along with being embarrassing. These insects survive by sucking small amounts of blood from the head of the host.
At LiceBeaters our treatment involves the use of an olive oil based treatment that is natural and does not involve the use of chemicals that may be harmful to the patient. Our natural treatment is effective and saves introducing unnecessary chemicals into the environment, along with exposing the patient to unnecessary harsh chemicals.
We have dealt with hundreds of cases of head lice and the first thing that you need to know is that with the correct treatment plan these annoying little insects are removed easily. Before we begin head lice treatment we check the host's head carefully to determine the extent of the problem and develop a treatment plan. This is an important step, because this will tell us what stage the head lice are primarily in at the time. For example, are there more nits than head lice, equal amount, or more head lice than nits?
We use bright lights to check the hair carefully from all directions because head lice nits (eggs) are very small and adhere to only one side of the hair shaft. Along with the bright light we use magnifying glasses to ensure that we locate and remove as many nits as possible prior to treatment.
We use our hands and a special comb designed to scrape head lice nits from the shaft of a human hair. Once we have determined that we have removed all the head lice nits and head lice that we can, we begin our two step treatment plan. The first treatment is the use of a specially designed olive oil based product that we developed and has proven hundreds of times to naturally kill and remove head lice. The use of harsh chemicals is not necessary with our proven natural treatment plan. We provide detailed instructions regarding how to continue cleaning the host's hair and any household items that may have come in contact with the host. Although this may be time consuming to clean or dispose of household items, it is necessary to ensure that the head lice infestation is eradicated. We will make a follow up visit as necessary to ensure that our treatment plan is effective. We want to ensure that you are 100 % satisfied with our treatment and services. Our goal is that you and you loved ones do not have to endure these annoying head lice insects any longer than you need to.
If you have any questions you can contact us by phone at 718-969-7540, 516-625-0689, or 516-851-7412. You can also contact us by e-mail at licelady1955@aol.com or visit our website at http://www.LiceBeaters.com/index.shtml . We serve the Long Island and the New York Metropolitan area for our home visits. Specific home treatment locations include Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Westchester, Manhattan, Northern New Jersey, and Fairfield County Connecticut.
Head Lice Alternative Treatments
There was some news last week from the Center for Disease Control that some head lice are becoming harder to treat. They have apparently done an evolutionary type of "change" and some seem to be adapting to specific shampoos used to eradicate them. This could be a parents worst nightmare. Take heart however, pyrethrin shampoos are still the best way to get rid of head lice.
Head lice seem to be very hardy bugs and have been around for thousands of years. They are very contageous if your child comes into direct contact with the head of someome who is infected. You can also come into contact with head lice by sharing combs and brushes, or hats. Head lice can also be picked up from sharing pillows and from some upholstered furniture. It is a good idea to keep any area where the person infected with head lice may sit vacuumed before, during, and after the treatment process.
If your child comes into contact with head lice at home it is very important that you notify his/her school and any playmates immediately. If your child is under two years of age it is best to contact your pediatrician for head lice treatment advice as most pyrethrin shampoos are generally not recommended for children under the age of two.
Using a shampoo formulated to specifically kill head lice is still the most effective method of eradication. Make sure that you follow the directions exactly. Pay close attention to the thickness and length of the hair of the infected individual. You may need to use more shampoo to ensure proper coverage. As with treating other types of infestations, such as fleas, head lice sometimes need to be treated twice. Head lice shampoos have some difficulty penetrating the head lice eggs which can hatch generally a week to ten days after the first treatment. A second shampoo treatment usually kills all the freshly hatched head lice. Don't be upset, many times a second head lice treatment is necessary. The use of the nit comb is also an important part of treatment. The nit comb is specifically designed with small very close teeth. This nit comb will help you to comb out all killed and dying head lice from the scalp/hair which is the best way to keep an eye on the progress you are making.
Clothing and bedding will also need to be washed on a daily basis during treatment. Use hot water to wash clothing. Any hat or scarf or clothing item that came into contact with the head lice infested individual will need to be dry cleaned if you can't wash them.
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