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They feed on microscopic molds, together with dried or decaying plant and animal materials. They aren't true lice, and are generally harmless, except when contaminating stored food and food packaging material. The best way to control book lice is to run a dehumidifier. If you have a poorly-constructed house, you won't be able to control them, because you'll just get reinfested. Insectivides like pyrethrins, rotenone, allethrin, chlorpyrifos or propoxur may work for spot control. In non-food storage areas, one pound naphthalene flakes or paradichlorobenzene (PDB) per 100 cubic feet will be effective. That would be about 10 pounds for a room that's 10 x 12 with an 8 foot ceiling. You're only supposed to use PDB in a well-ventilated area, because it'll make you sick, and if you have a well-ventilated area, the booklice will come back in, so this is a catch-22.
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What are the key differences between book lice and bed bugs in terms of their appearance, behavior, and preferred habitats?
Book lice are tiny, pale insects with long antennae, while bed bugs are reddish-brown and larger. Book lice feed on mold and fungi, while bed bugs feed on blood. Book lice prefer damp, dark environments like bookshelves, while bed bugs are commonly found in beds and furniture near sleeping areas.
What do lice feed on?
they feed on our (human) blood
Do fish have lice?
NO Lice live on people's head to feed on blood.
What are the key differences between a book louse and a bed bug in terms of appearance, behavior, and potential impact on human health?
Book lice are tiny, pale insects with long antennae, while bed bugs are reddish-brown, oval-shaped bugs. Book lice feed on mold and fungi, while bed bugs feed on blood. Book lice are not known to bite humans, while bed bugs do and can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions. Overall, book lice are more of a nuisance, while bed bugs can have a significant impact on human health.
Can dogs get head lice?
No, head lice are species specific and only feed on humans.
What do lice bugs feed on?
Lice live off the hair, the skin and blood from your scalp
What do head lice's eat?
they feed on blood
What is the relationship of head lice and a human?
Head lice are one of three species of lice that parasitize humans. The others are body lice and pubic lice. All three feed on blood.
How do head lice get there food?
Lice feed on human blood. The lice's claws grasp the human hair firmly. When they feed, tiny hooks surrounding the mouth grasp the scalp. They feed several times per day and do not become engorged (Like ticks do, over time.)
What kind of food lice eat?
Lice feed on human blood, not on food like insects. They use their mouthparts to bite the scalp and feed on blood several times a day.
Can you get lice in your tongue?
No, lice is only your head and cannot reach the mouth because they feed on the human scalp.
Do lice live on clothing?
They cannot live on clothes because lice feed on blood, and clothes do not have blood.
