Question 1

Is there a good way to kill lice eggs?

Accepted Answer

If you use vinegar (regular, apple cider vinegar or pickling vinegar)as a hair rinse it will soften the glue that holds the nit to the hair & it will separate easier from the shaft.A fine tooth nit come is helpful for this process. It can be repeated daily for a week & may kill active bugs too.

Question 2

What to do if i have lice on my head, so im hoping if i roll on the snow or stick my head on a pile of snow will kill them on my head?

Accepted Answer

Likely to work. Tx of lice 
requires accurate identification of nits ; / or lice. A pediculicide is usually used- otc like nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription meds like lindane or malathion. Work carefully through hair ; remove individual nits. Purchase a special lice nit comb to aid you. Check for nits ; remove as seen over the next 7 to 10 days. If there are nits after 7 to 10 days – a 2nd pediculicide.

Question 3

Can i use coconut oil to kill lice?

Accepted Answer

Lice treatments like rid®, a-200®, pronto®, clear® are available over the counter that can be used along with wet combing. Retreat after 1 wk.

Question 4

Does straightening your hair kill lice as well?

Accepted Answer

If the lice are caught in the straightener - yes, but more likely they will be near the scalp along with the eggs and the devise will likely not get that close (although the adjacent heat might work).  Still i would say - not guaranteed.

Question 5

Can you use a microwave to kill lice in a stuffed animal?

Accepted Answer

Lice need a host to survive, and typically won't live longer than 1-2 days on an inanimate object.  They won't survive temperature extremes, so microwaving or just washing in hot water in the washing machine should do the trick.  Be careful with the microwave however; if there are plastic components or materials within the stuffed animal, microwaving could cause release of noxious materials.

Question 6

I'm black and have lice. have used a treatment but will a relaxer kill any remaining lice?

Accepted Answer

Count on it. A pediculicide is usually used- otc like nix (permethrin) or rid or prescription meds like lindane or malathion.

Question 7

Can a hair straightener or flat iron kill lice?

Accepted Answer

Yes if the heat comes in direct contact but no it's not a reliable method of removing them. They usually scurry around at scalp level & are therefore not all trapped in a wad of hair being ironed.

Question 8

Can you help? could straightening tongs kill nit eggs and lice?

Accepted Answer

Probably not, because many will be close to the scalp where the tongs will not be placed.

Question 9

Can lighter fluid kill lice & how long do you have to leave it on your head?

Accepted Answer

Once lice notice an environmental change, they can hibernate without breathing for up to 18 hours.This agent would kill by immersion or inhalation. This material might kill a few active lice but is unlikely to effect the egg casings.The risk of accidental ignition and a serious burn would make this a poor choice.Several over the counter products are available.

Question 10

Can detergents kill bedbugs and lice?

Accepted Answer

A way to get rid of bed bugs is to wash all bedding materials in detergent and hot water. Items that cannot be washed like stuffed animals should be sealed in plastic bags for a few weeks. Also dryer heat for 20 minutes is needed.You will need to apply a pesticide or other product to remove the remaining bugs. Most products used to kill bed bugs are pesticides.

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What to do if i have lice on my head, so im hoping if i roll on the snow or stick my head on a pile of snow will kill them on my head?

Can i use coconut oil to kill lice?

Does straightening your hair kill lice as well?

Can you use a microwave to kill lice in a stuffed animal?

I'm black and have lice. have used a treatment but will a relaxer kill any remaining lice?

Can a hair straightener or flat iron kill lice?

Can you help? could straightening tongs kill nit eggs and lice?

Can lighter fluid kill lice & how long do you have to leave it on your head?

Can detergents kill bedbugs and lice?

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