What is Lice? 

Lice are tiny insects that live on humans and feed on blood. An infestation of Lice is when a large number of lice live and multiply on a person’s body.

Three distinct kinds of lice live on humans:

• Head Lice – usually found in hair, most often on the back of the neck and behind the ears. Head lice are common in preschool and elementary school-age children and can be found in adults who come in contact with or live with these children.
• Pubic Lice – also called crabs, are usually found in the pubic area and on facial hair, eyelashes, eyebrows, armpits, chest hair, and, rarely, on the scalp.
• Body Lice – live and lay eggs (nits) in the seams of clothing

Lice spreads easily from one person to another through close contact or through shared clothing or personal items, such as hats or hairbrushes. Lice cannot jump or fly. The most common symptom of lice is itching.