Question:
My kindergartner came home today with a note saying she has head
lice. Is there a non-toxic way to treat it? We haven't
been through this experience before, and I wanted to hear if any
of you have any wisdom to share. We were told to buy Rid or
Pronto. And I have the guidelines for banishing them from our
household. ANY input would be appreciated
Answer:
Try http://www.ezmort.com/kids/lice-english.html for the draft misc.kids
Head Lice FAQ. Any factual comments or additions to the FAQ would be
welcomed.
Very briefly, the hatched lice can be suffocated with oils; oil/vinegar
mixtures, such as mayonnaise, will also helps loosen the nits. Be very
careful about suggested "natural" insecticides, which may be more toxic
than Rid.
And as a netter recently mentioned, shaving the heads of the entire family
will also work.
