If you have school-aged children, odds are you're going to have to deal with head lice at some time. Read below for some helpful tips in removing head lice nits and stopping the infestation.

What are Head Lice Nits?

Head lice nits are the egg (larvae) form of the head lice. While the adult lice live throughout the hair and scalp, the head lice nits attach to the base of the hair. These head lice nits attach themselves with a strong glue-like substance, making them tricky to remove.

How to Remove Head Lice Nits

A good lice killing shampoo will kill the adult lice. To remove head lice nits, you'll need to be a bit more aggressive. The shampoos do not kill the head lice nits, so you'll need to follow these steps:

• After shampooing, separate the hair into sections.
• Using a special lice comb, inspect each hair strand and remove any nits. This can take anywhere from two to six hours, so be patient.
• Treat the scalp with special oil that will kill any remaining adults.

In-Home Service Remove Head Lice Nits

An infestation in your home can seem overwhelming. Call the Lice Treatment Center and a team of trained professionals will come to your home and treat your family. Their service includes a complete comb-out process, during which all head lice nits will be removed. To keep head lice nits from returning, use a preventive product designed to keep the scalp infestation-free.