What are Lice?

🪳 What Are Lice? 

Lice are tiny, wingless insects that live close to the human scalp and feed on small amounts of blood.
They do not jump or fly — they crawl from head to head.

There are three types of lice that affect humans:

• Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) — the most common type in schools
   
• Body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) — linked to poor hygiene
   
• Pubic lice (Pthirus pubis) — transmitted through close contact in adults
   

✅ Good to know: 

      Head lice are not dangerous, don’t spread disease, and aren’t a sign of poor hygiene.

📈 Who Gets Lice?

Anyone can get lice — but it’s most common in:

• Children ages 3–11
• Families with multiple kids.
• Teachers, camp counselors, daycare workers.
   

Lice are most easily spread through:

• Head-to-head contact.
• Shared hats, helmets, brushes, or bedding.
  But 90% of cases spread through direct head contact.

Lice are tiny, wingless insects that live close to the human scalp and feed on small amounts of blood.
They do not jump or fly — they crawl from head to head.

There are three types of lice that affect humans:

• Head lice (Pediculus humanus capitis) — the most common type in schools
   
• Body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) — linked to poor hygiene
   
• Pubic lice (Pthirus pubis) — transmitted through close contact in adults
   

✅ Good to know: Head lice are not dangerous, don’t spread disease, and aren’t a sign of poor hygiene.

🕰️ Where Do Lice Come From?

Lice have been with us for millions of years.

🕵️‍♂️ They’ve been found on Egyptian mummies...
⚔️ Spread diseases in World War I trenches...
🧬 And they’ve even helped scientists estimate when humans first wore clothes.

📍 View the full story here:

💥 Lice in Today’s World

 Lice are still very common in schools and homes — and they’re getting harder to kill.

• Over-the-counter treatments often don’t work anymore due to super lice
   
• Lice can survive in clean hair just as well as dirty hair
   
• Many school boards no longer send kids home for lice, so early prevention is key

 🌿 Natural Remedies That Work

Parents are increasingly turning to natural prevention and daily-use solutions that:

• Don’t rely on harsh chemicals
   
• Smell great (not like a lab)
   
• Fit easily into a child’s routine
   

Some of the most effective natural ingredients include:

• Tea tree oil
   
• Lavender oil
   
• Peppermint oil
   
• Neem oil
   
• Coconut oil
   

But not all natural remedies are created equal…

🧴 LiceBloc: Nature’s Answer to a Modern Problem

 LiceBloc is a daily-use balm made with parent-approved, kid-safe ingredients:

✅ Coconut oil
✅ Beeswax
✅ Tea tree, lavender, and peppermint essential oils
✅ No parabens, no pesticides, no worries