THE FACTS OF LICE

QuestionsAbout Lice

The adult louse is about the size of a sesame seed, has 6 legs (each with claws for grabbing the hair), and is tannish color. Contrary to popular belief, lice and their eggs are not white! Lice don’t hop or fly, and they spend their entire life on the human head and feed on blood from the scalp.

Lice live on your head, NOT on your couch, hats, pillows, etc. Scientists know that the minute a louse leaves the warmth of your hair for an inanimate object such as a couch or blanket, they quickly go into shock and start dying from the temperature change.

It can take up to 24 hours for the louse to die completely, but during that time they are not well and unable to start feeding & reproducing on a new scalp. This means minimal housecleaning is all that is needed.

We suggest simply washing and drying sheets and pillow cases (the dryer is very effective at killing lice) and sterilizing your combs and brushes with the Comb Cleaner! ™

Remember, it’s highly unlikely that anyone can contract lice from a couch, chair, hat, etc. Scientists who study lice are very certain that 99% of lice is contracted from head-to-head contact.

Your child most likely contracted lice from head-to-head contact with another infected child. The lice are then typically shared with other family members through snuggling. You will most likely never know exactly who gave it to your child, as lice is incredibly common in children age 11 and younger.
The average person does not notice until 4-6 weeks after infection. Additionally, it takes this long for the person to develop an allergic reaction to the saliva of the bugs and begin itching.
No. Lice is species specific and only lives on the human head.

The leading lice experts in the US are very clear that it is never necessary or advised to treat any inanimate objects in your home. Lice live on your head, not your carpet, couch or car. Suggestions to spray anything in your house should be met with a healthy dose of skepticism.

A hair dryer is not recommended for killing lice because it has not been proven to work,and the temperature needed to kill lice could actually be dangerous. You need to heat your head to 130 degrees which is not sustainable or comfortable and could possibly be dangerous, especially on children.

Questions About Lice Nannies USA

Our non-toxic, proprietary oil blend was developed for Lice Nannies USA, by a Doctor of Pharmacy. Our lice elimination method is the most effective out there.
While centers that use heat charge $160-$200 per head, they also ask people to use a similar oil to ours. This is because the ultimate lice removal method involves oiling and repeating. Both methods do a great job of eliminating lice, ours is simply significantly cheaper. Also, the heat method is not recommended for children age 4 or younger.

Our method does NOT require removing every single nit or egg in order to be highly effective, but we do remove the vast majority of the dead nits for esthetic reasons. The Lice Nannies USA method is 98% effective because of three factors:

  1. Our Lice Free in a Snap ™ oil is developed by a Doctor of Pharmacy specifically for Lice Nannies USA, and it is extremely lethal to eggs and lice.
  2. Wet combing on days 3 and 5 provides further effectiveness, as this removes any remaining eggs/nits.
  3. The second oil application is the final lethal blow to any remaining eggs or bugs. Lice Nannies USA has treated thousands of people, and this method works. EVERY time. We guarantee it.

Who should I notify?

This is a personal preference. You are under no legal or moral obligation to notify your school. If you are confident that they will handle this information confidentially and not cause any undue embarrassment to your child, then you should notify the school.

Anyone who has had head-to-head contact with your child should be notified. This would include: grandparents, nannies/babysitters, friends from sleepovers, etc.

Yes! You will be lice free and non-contagious after your Day 1 application. You will need to go home and wash out the oil and then you can resume your typical day. For those treated in our center, Lice Nannies USA provides “Lice Free” certificates for your child to take to the nurse.

We are here to answer any questions or concerns, so please don’t hesitate to contact us via phone (614) 526-9194 or e-mail: TheDublinLiceNanny@gmail.com.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS THINK

Kimberly JannettiKimberly Jannetti
22:47 09 Mar 24
Great experience! Erin was quick to respond and got us in for an appointment the same day. All 4 family members were screened and treated in less than 45 minutes. She was friendly and informative and gave us instructions regarding what's needed (and not) in order to treat lice. Highly recommend!
Brittaney GonzalezBrittaney Gonzalez
11:40 06 Mar 24
Erin was amazing! I called her at night and she got us in quickly the next day and was even able to accommodate a last minute schedule change. We were treated two months ago and have been lice free for two months even though it’s still going around the school. Thankful this place exists!
holly culpholly culp
12:46 04 Mar 24
Erin was wonderful in a very uncomfortable situation. From the moment I called she got us in immediately and talked us through everything we needed to do. She turned a situation that seems so daunting into a very manageable and almost pleasant experience. I learned so much in talking with her while our family was being treated which made me feel so much better!Highly recommend!
Preeti ChoudharyPreeti Choudhary
22:24 02 Mar 24
Erin was GREAT! She not only took care of our problem the same day we called, she also provided much needed reassurance afterwards. Furthermore, she saved me days of cleaning and recleaning by educating me on how these creatures actually survive (and don’t). Highly recommend for the thoughtful care and piece of mind we received!
Shane FShane F
22:21 02 Mar 24
Excellent service.Erin was able to treat us in one appointment, on short notice, same day.She was very helpful, and gave us the information we needed to follow up at home.All clear in one quick visit. Highly recommend.
Audrey TaulbeeAudrey Taulbee
02:12 22 Jan 24
Erin was AMAZING! She treated the whole family within hours of calling! She was super knowledgeable and friendly. She made my 6 year old comfortable and able to be herself which is definitely a plus. She gave us great advice and sent us home with follow up treatment and confidence in getting rid of this. She truly turned a super stressful situation into nothing and made it manageable for us. It was a great experience. I would recommend her to anyone! Thanks Erin!!!
Sarah KesslerSarah Kessler
23:02 03 Jan 24
I highly recommend this service. We tried over the counter treatment, but it didn't work. Erin was recommended by our child's teacher. When I called, Erin answered all my questions and was able to schedule us that day. She checked the whole family (4 of us) and treated everyone that had lice within one hour. Erin is very experienced and knew a lot about lice research and treatment. She was wonderful to work with and very kind. The treatment worked well and we were very happy. I would recommend her to anyone.
Lisa KuhnsLisa Kuhns
20:32 29 Dec 23
Erin was recommended to us by a friend and we've since learned that several other families we know swear by her. Count us in that camp, too: Erin is amazing!!!! She met us immediately when I called and took care of our entire family of 4 right then, providing take-home kit with the followup treatment to do at home. In addition to all of this, Erin also provided lots of useful, fact-based information about lice, how they are (and are not) spread, and what to do. It was a relief to learn that we didn't have to wash everything in our house or quarantine items for 2 weeks. Because lice can't live off of a human head long enough to reproduce it's not necessary to take all those extreme cleaning measures. We followed Erin's simple instructions and the treatment worked!! Erin was also very available for questions after the fact. I can't recommend her highly enough! For both taking care of the lice and for providing education and peace of mind, the cost was worth it. We will definitely go back to Erin if we're ever hit with lice again in the future!
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LaRose DanielsLaRose Daniels
18:14 27 Mar 24
This place is so amazing and affordable! Erin answered all my questions and gave me clear instructions on what to do. I would definitely recommend!
Menachem WMenachem W
23:56 10 Mar 24
I'm very satisfied. Good work, good communication, and good follow-up.
Angela WernerAngela Werner
12:37 09 Mar 24
We had a great experience with the Lice Nanny! We were surprised to hear that one of our kids had lice and we didn’t have any experience with it. Rather than taking the time to treat all of us at home, we called Erin and she got us in on the same day. We were in and out of their convenient location in about an hour. Yes, it’s not cheap but, it’s worth the piece of mind! Most of the traditional lice advice was not necessary to adhere to and we were able to move on to our normal activities right away. Lexy and Ethan who worked on our hair were professional and knowledgeable! Erin is also very quick to respond to follow up questions!
Jessica SargentJessica Sargent
23:45 02 Mar 24
They were very nice and flexible, they provided an at home treatment that was very simple and easy to use and did a fantastic job! I would highly recommend their services and if needed will definitely go back again!
Solveig WellsSolveig Wells
22:37 02 Mar 24
Aaryn RubinAaryn Rubin
21:13 16 Feb 24
The Lice Nanny was quick, professional, and kind. She’s committed to ensuring she’s supportive and effective in ridding lice from the family! After using other resources in town, I’m glad to have finally found her!
Ry HandRy Hand
22:57 27 Jan 24
Erin was so knowledgeable and accessible. She responded quickly to my call and was able to get us in that day! She was gentle and calmed my daughters and me down so much as we were very nervous. We HIGHLY recommend Erin and although we hope we never have lice again, we know it wouldn’t be so bad because we have her!!
Becky SchmidtBecky Schmidt
04:09 27 Dec 23
Having lice in the house is so stressful and put me in panic mode, but Erin calmed all my nerves and helped educate me on what really needed to be done to eliminate these pests. She responded quickly, we got an appointment that day, and she was so efficient. My whole family of 5 was treated and in and out of her office in about an hour. I’m so happy we saw Erin, bc I missed so many nits at home while combing through my kids hair. If you have the unfortunate experience of lice in the house, give the Lice Nanny a call! You won’t regret it.
Oriana COriana C
03:19 27 Dec 23
Erin was so sweet and understanding. She was willing to work with us and our schedule and emergencies on short notice to ensure my family was taken care of. We truly didn't expect how quick and efficient she was. Thank you so much Erin!
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