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Can an adult head lice bug be killed just by squeezing it between your fingers?
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Maybe: Lice is small but anything that is large enough can potentially be eradicated with shear physical force. But i would recommend medications instead to treat.
Answered 6/8/2019
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Yes: They are actually very easy to kill this way but hard to catch.
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