About Lice
📖Biology and behaviour
Lice feeds on human or animal blood and can cause itching and allergic reactions, and in some cases transmit disease; infestations typically spread through contact with infested furniture, bedding, clothing or animals.
⚡Quick facts
- Category
- Parasites / Biting Pests
- Scientific name
- Pediculus humanus
- Found in
- 2 sectors in our guide
- Stocked products
- 15
Signs of Lice
What to look for🔎Signs of infestation and damage
Itchy bite marks (often in a line or cluster), small dark spots (droppings) on mattress seams or furniture, and for bed bugs, a sweet musty odour in a heavily infested room.
How Lice is controlled
Integrated approach🧪Control methods
Control requires a thorough inspection to find every harbourage point, washing or heat-treating infested fabric, and a licensed PCO's targeted treatment programme, often over more than one visit — over-the-counter sprays alone rarely resolve an established infestation.
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Where you will find it
2 sectorsCommon questions about Lice
How can I tell if I have a Lice problem?
Itchy bite marks (often in a line or cluster), small dark spots (droppings) on mattress seams or furniture, and for bed bugs, a sweet musty odour in a heavily infested room.
Is Lice dangerous, or just a nuisance?
Lice feeds on human or animal blood and can cause itching and allergic reactions, and in some cases transmit disease; infestations typically spread through contact with infested furniture, bedding, clothing or animals.
How do I get rid of Lice?
Control requires a thorough inspection to find every harbourage point, washing or heat-treating infested fabric, and a licensed PCO's targeted treatment programme, often over more than one visit — over-the-counter sprays alone rarely resolve an established infestation.
Where is Lice commonly found?
Lice is tracked by bharatpest across 2 sectors in our Pest Guide, including Residential / Home / Apartment, Hospitals / Healthcare / Clinics — see the full list below for sector-specific guidance.
Can I treat Lice myself, or do I need a professional?
Basic prevention — sanitation, moisture control and sealing likely entry points — is something anyone can do. For an established Lice infestation, a licensed pest control operator (PCO) can carry out a proper inspection and a targeted treatment programme, which is usually far more reliable than an over-the-counter product used alone.
Does bharatpest stock products for Lice?
Yes — see the Products section above for genuine, currently stocked options.
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