Bracing for head lice season Head lice and nit diagnoses tend to
peak at back to school time - mainly because all those kids are
getting their heads together again and sharing the pesky
critters. Any parent who has dealt with head lice and nits knows
how annoying this problem can be - and most parents with
children attending schools or group settings are likely to
encounter it at some point. Research has shown that head lice
are becoming resistant to certain treatments and Harvard
University research says phobia about head lice amongst parents
might be contributing to head lice resistance. Head lice is
caused by a nearly invisible insect called Pediculus humanus
capitis. The six-legged tiny critter is rarely seen and parents
usually become aware of the infestation by finding the white
eggs or nits in their child's hair near the scalp. Find more
about head lice: - Diagnosing nits and head lice - Treating nits
and head lice - Making sure your nit treatment has worked - Head
lice cures from real mums - The cheap