Are super lice more dangerous or do they spread faster than regular lice?

Not at all. Super lice are physiologically identical to the head lice we have dealt with for decades. They do not jump further, run faster, or carry diseases. The 'super' label only refers to their genetic resistance to the neurotoxic pesticides found in traditional over-the-counter treatments. They are just as easy to catch, but slightly harder to kill if you are relying on outdated chemical products.

Can I use natural oils like coconut or olive oil to kill super lice?

While oils can sometimes suffocate live bugs if left on for many hours, they do absolutely nothing to the nits (eggs). Super lice remain a problem primarily because the eggs are left behind to hatch. For a truly effective 'natural' approach, you must use a professional-grade comb to manually remove every nit, as no oil or household product can reliably dissolve the glue that holds them to the hair shaft.

How can I prevent my child from bringing super lice home from school?

The most effective prevention strategy is two-fold: keep hair contained and use a repellent. We recommend keeping long hair in braids or buns to minimize 'hair-to-hair' contact, which is how 95% of lice spread. Additionally, a daily spritz of our Mint Prevention Spray creates a scent barrier that lice find repulsive, making your child's head a much less attractive target for any traveling bugs.

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