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Can nits hatch off the head?

Updated: 4/28/2022
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It is possible for nits to hatch off someone's head though it is not as common. It is best to vacuum, wash, and use the spay to avoid infestation from continuing.

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How long can nits live off your hair?

nits removed from the hair/head cannot hatch; they need the warmth of the human head to hatch and once hatched need to immediately feed. ****************************** not true. they may need the warmth of the human head, but depending on at what point of "incubation" they can still hatch. i am speaking from experience - i have watched it happen on a anti-bacterial wipe that i placed them on while picking them out of my daughter's hair. ---------------------------------------------------------- they can only live up to 6 days if they dont suck our blood they die if u need to take them out use full marks it takes out all eggs and nits. hope this helps.


When did nits came about?

Nits or head lice have evolved with mankind over millions of years.


What to do if head itchy but not nits?

Well you might have nitricendrome, which means you have an itchy head but no nits, this is caused by not washing your hair properly, eating enough fruit and not getting enough nutrients.


Why do head lice live close to the scalp?

Head lice require a certain level of heat and humidity to survive and for their eggs (nits) to properly incubate. Because it takes 7-10 days for the eggs to hatch, finding nits more than 1/4 inch from the scalp usually are not viable. However, some can incubate longer, especially in more humid climates that replicate the ideal environment.


How do nits have eggs?

They are basically like chickens, they lay them, keep them warm, and wait for them to hatch which take up to 1 week.


How do you get eyelash nits?

By catching it off someone else.


Can dogs get nits?

no dogs can not get lice they can only get a different lice which is dog lice not head lice which humans get so basically no dogs can NOT get nits (lice)


Who invented nits?

Well you see, we invented nits because the germs that we cough and spread everywhere go everywhere so it gets in are hair then we scratch are head which makes it worse then the just come and people pass them on so more nits can be made and suck your blood on your head. Its angin I know.


Can you use vinegar to remove lice?

No, vinegar will not remove nits from hair. Nits need to be combed or picked off the hair shaft.


What is a nit inspection?

Nits are what lice is called before the eggs hatch. A nit inspection is when someone checks the hair of another person for lice.


How soon must a newly hatched louse feed on blood?

After the nits hatch, the louse must feed on blood within a day or die.


Can you use a nit comb if you don't have nits?

No, the combs remove the adult head lice but not the "nits" which are their eggs, which they stick to the base of the hairs. So if you have nits, coming out the adult lice will not remove the infestation as more lice will hatch out from the nits. As well as combing the hair you need to kill the nits with some proprietary medicine.