Head Lice- Frequently Asked Lice Questions

How often should I check my child for head lice?

At Lice Be Gone, we recommend that you do a weekly screening for head lice.

If you see your child scratching their head, then a screening for head lice should be done right away. The sooner head lice is detected, and all lice eggs (nits) are removed, the less chance there is of spreading it.

How did my child get lice?

There are many ways and places someone can get head lice. During the school year, when children are in close contact with their classmates, lice can crawl from one head to another (head lice do not jump, hop or fly). Any time that a person with head lice is in close contact (heads close together), there is a risk of spreading it.

My child was exposed to someone with head lice, when should I check?

It’s never too soon to check for head lice. If your child has been in close contact with anyone with head lice, and they “caught it”, finding any bug or eggs that day is advantageous. You would be able to see a louse and or nits right away. Early head lice detection is important to keep it from spreading to others.

If my child has short hair can they still have head lice?

Yes, the length of hair does not matter. Anyone with hair can have lice or nits.