1. Welcome!
Lice Squad.com
EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR

2. Our SUPER HERO Team

3. Mission & Vision Our Vision
Our Mission
Our mission is to change the way people treat head lice and to meet a universal demand for head lice help by delivering environmentally friendly superior products and services.
Our Vision
Our vision is to dispel the stigma associated with head lice and to stop the over use and abuse of pesticides on children and our environment.

4. What are Head Lice & Nits?
called "pediculosis humanus capitis" in medical terms
wingless insects that do not hop, jump or fly
brown in color, with six legs and claws
nits refer to lice eggs

5. Images of Head Lice

6. Getting to Know the Louse

7. Head Louse Legs

8. Head Louse Claw

9. Head Lice are NOT…. Body lice Crab lice Scabies - resemble head lice
live elsewhere on the body
attach their eggs to fibers of clothing
Crab lice
- distinct from the other lice
- generally confined to the genital region
Scabies
- entirely different organism: the “itch mite”
- causes itchiness by burrowing into the skin
Note: Doctor’s advice is necessary for body/crab lice & scabies.

10. Hair Casts & DEC Plugs

11. What are Nits? Head ice eggs brownish color
oval in shape, like a tear drop
nits are “super glued” to the hair shaft and not easily removed

12. Images of Nits

13. What Nits are NOT…
never white in color – they are brownish to a yellowy-caramel colour when viable
not movable – you cannot flick or blow off a nit
not like dandruff
not attached around the hair shaft; they are attached to only one side of the hair shaft, on an angle

14. Avoiding Misdiagnosis
Hair Casts
white, dandruff-like hair debris
rectangular in shape
hair shaft goes directly through the center
DEC Plugs
globular, white or yellowish clumps of fat cells
Other Debris
sand, dirt, art supplies, dandruff, psoriasis

15. What to Look For itching and scratching of scalp
red dots at the back of ears and/or nape of the neck, indicating lice bites
lice feces on scalp (may look like sand or pepper)
small red dots that move, indicating baby lice after a blood meal

16. Check for Head Lice with:
good lighting (sunlight is best)
good magnification
quality screening tool
metal comb with long teeth set closely together
long handled comb to separate hair
lice sticks
wet combing method

17. Examining for Head Lice

18. Enzymes & Mineral prevent exposure to pesticides safe and effective
earth-friendly

19. Choosing a Non-Chemical Approach
prevents unnecessary exposure to pesticides which can accumulate in the human body
prevents pesticide residue which is not necessarily washed away after treatment especially important for children, and pregnant/nursing mothers
because children of any age or size are vulnerable to the harmful effects of pesticides. They also often have pregnant or nursing mothers who should never be exposed to chemical treatments either by applying them to themselves or to others
the key to the use of most head lice products is manual removal of lice eggs by reduction combing

20. Our Preferred Tools

21. Steps to Stay Ahead of Lice Head
watch for signs of head lice, such as frequent head scratching
check all family members for lice and nits (lice eggs) at least once a week, treating only those infested – Take a peek, once a week!
talk to your kids about lice and how they can prevent it by not sharing hats, coats, hair bands, etc.
get your kids their own headgear - helmets, baseball caps, toques – to reduce their need to share these items
head lice are transferred among teenagers & young adults by taking selfies!

22. What can schools, camps & daycares do to help?
understand and maintain a “No-Nit” Policy
support regular screenings 3 times a year
purchase effective tools which parents can borrow
provide accurate information on identification & removal options
educate parents, staff and students on head lice
maintain an open forum about head lice issues
host an information night with the Lice Squad.com
invite Lice Squad.com to present to classes
have a head lice curriculum day - educate children about head lice and what they can do to avoid it

23. Thank you for your time….
Are there any questions?

24. Credits Dawn Mucci, Founder Lice Squad Canada Inc.
Additional Resources and Credits
National Pediculosis Association
Harvard School of Public Health
Guelph University / Jillian deMan
Natural Ginesis

25. The Necessary Disclaimer
The information contained in this material is for educational purposes only. The author and publisher will not be responsible for any ill effects arising directly or indirectly from the information presented. Lice Squad Canada Inc. acts as a referral service for head lice identification, removal services, products and educational training and materials.
Please do not copy or reproduce the material in any form.
Copyright 2019 by Lice Squad Canada Inc. ©
Updated - May 2019