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Well adult lice are able to survive for like 2-3 days but eggs take process of 7 days till they become a head lice that is proper

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How long to live lice live off the head?

lice can live only one to two days with out an host.


How long do you need to stay off of a bed after spraying it for head lice?

You can stay near them but don't put your head near them and maybe warn them that you have them and this is until all head lice are gone.


Do Hispanics get lice?

Anyone can get lice by it jumping off the victim's head into another head.


What is another word for lice?

"Genital Lice" would be something called "Crabs" it lives in your genitals, but doesn't last very long off the body. In other words for Crabs it can be called HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) and it can not be cured. As for the lice that lives on top of the head, then there is really no other word for it but lice, unless you want to call them "head bugs."


Why are head louse called head louse?

Head louse in singular for head lice. Lice are tiny wingless parasites that feed off of your scalp.


Can you vacuum lice off your head?

Vacuuming lice off your head is not a recommended method for lice removal. It is more effective to use specialized lice treatment products and techniques that are designed to eliminate lice and their eggs from the hair and scalp. Vacuuming may not fully remove all lice and their eggs, leading to potential reinfestation.


Can head lice live in the human intestinal tract?

No, the lice would be killed off by your powerful stomach acid


How do you get head lice out of hair?

The usual technique for getting rid of head lice is to shave off all the hair, so the lice are not hidden by the hair, and then the lice can be individually removed with tweezers. For those who are unwilling to lose their hair, it is also possible to get special shampoo that kills lice.


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it can last for at least ten seconds


Does the lice can spray kill scabies off furniture?

Yes Get the Rand C spray it works for head and body lice.


Does Head Lice Live in Grass?

No, they can only survive on humans living off our blood.


Why do you have to wash bed linen after head lice?

Off of a human's head lice cannot not live past 24-48 hours. Therefore, when they have fallen off onto your pillows, blankets, sheets, stuffed animals, etc. they may still be there (alive) after you have treated your hair. So to prevent getting head lice back into your hair, it is best to wash your bedding and dry them thoroughly. Lice and nits will die in temperatures higher than 138 degrees.