Lice Knowledge -

Lice don't jump or fly.
Lice can live off the human body for only 24 hours because they need human blood to survive.
Lice are contracted mainly through head to head contact.
Lice can hold their breath for up to 8 hours.
You are more susceptible to getting lice again within the first 30 days.
Washing hair doesn't get rid of lice.
Lice don't go away on their own.
Keeping hair up away from your face and shoulders will help prevent getting lice.
Lice will suffocate with anything oil based overnight but still need to be combed out.
Lice don't carry germs or bacteria.
Lice prefer clean hair. It's easier for them to move through.
Dogs and cats don't get lice. They need human blood to survive.
Lice don't live in your house to re-infest you.
Pubic and body lice are different than head lice and require different treatment.
Lice will only lay eggs in head hair.
Not everyone gets itchy from lice.