Do lice reproduce sexually

Answer 1

Do lice mate?

Yes all living organisms need a male and female to reproduce (mate) although in ancient times it was believed that they were born from dirt since they were to small to see the mating. This is referenced in the Jewish Babylonian Talmud in the tractate discussing the laws of the Sabbath when killing anything for any reason (other than life or death i.e an alligator attacking you on Saturday) would normally be forbidden it is permitted to kill lice since at the time they thought they do not procreate rather are spontaneously born from dirt and dust.

lice need to mate because if they don't they wont have nits and here is a tip use a prescription from the docter even though it stinks its better to buy that oh and lice hate hair spray

Ok, first, the above is not completely correct on several accounts...

Nits and lice are NOT the same thing.

No, not ALL living organisms need to have a mate (ie, snails, worms, etc.) Yes, ADULT lice DO, in fact, mate. The female louse then lays eggs close to the scalp.

However, the usual solution to get rid of bugs is to make yourself clean, clean, clean. This is NOT the right thing to do. Lice actually live better in a clean environment, as it's easier to move throughout clean hair than it is dirty. I don't mean go weeks without showering. While some prescriptions work, I haven't found one that works for everybody, and most people I know are allergic to at least two out of three. I would suggest using Lavender oil, shampoo & conditioner. No, really. The lavender oils not only coat them making them unable to breathe, but they actually dislike the smell. For you guys who can't stand the thought of smelling "girly", I would suggest tea tree oil. Also, if you happen to be allergic to both oils, try mayonnaise. Put a medium coating throughout your hair, put a plastic grocery bag over it, and let it set for 2-3 hours. Just make sure there aren't any air bubbles they could escape into. The mayonnaise will also act like a conditioner and make your hair super shiny and soft. Good luck!

Answer 2

LICE DO REPRODUCE SEXUALLY, AND LAY EGGS FOR REPRODUCTION.

Answer 3

No, they lay eggs called "nit." Fertilization is a part of sexual reproduction.