Department of Labor. Employment and wage data by occupation are based on the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey, which collects information from approximately 52,000 businesses. Estimates are based on responses from six semi-annual panels collected between November 2013 and May 2016.
1 Look at the comb and check for lice, nits, and eggs. 2  If there are lice, nits, or eggs in the comb, wash it thoroughly first before running it through the hair again. 3  Rinse off the conditioner once all areas of the head are combed through. If there are lice, nits, or eggs in the comb, wash it thoroughly first before running it through the hair again. 2  Rinse off the conditioner once all areas of the head are combed through. 3  Repeat the combing process to make sure every area is dealt with.
What are Nits? Lice eggs (called nits) are small (about 1/32 inch). These look like tiny white to cream (sometimes tan) colored oval specs before they hatch. Lice lay nits on hair shafts close to the scalp, where the temperature is perfect for keeping warm until they hatch. Nits look sort of like dandruff, only they canât be removed by brushing or shaking them off and are usually the first sign of a head lice infestation.