Head lice out breaks can be rather random but often transfer between children at schools or daycare facilities and spread to others at home. Lice can cause severe itching that can lead to scratching and sores and secondary bacterial infections on the skin. The effect of these parasites on humans depends on the species as head and body parasite bites can lead to infections. These insects can cause a psychological problem, as their bites cause a tickling sensation and may result in anxiety, secondary infection and sleeplessness. Body lice can spread epidemic typhus, louse-borne relapsing fever, trench fever and Vagabond’s disease. Getting rid of head lice can be as easy as combing with a nit comb and thorough body washing. All clothing and bed linens should be washed in hot cycles.
Go Green Pest Control owner Randy Bilesky is a long-time South Delta resident. Trained and certified, Bilesky has first-hand knowledge of the pest problems that local homeowners and business owners encounter.
