f you have children in a public daycare setting or public educational setting, you have probably dealt with head lice a time or two. Children ages 3 to 12, girls more than boys, are prone to getting it and parents should not assume it reflects on them in any way. Unfortunately, they are not always easy to get rid of, especially if you are a parent who prefers to use natural remedies, rather than doctor prescribed medications or unknown over the counter medications. There is a chance that you have not encountered head lice as of yet and you may have no idea how you would recognize them. You can view head lice nits pictures online or in books if necessary, but you should know how to treat them because you never know what the problem might arise.

Head lice can be little nits that can be seen with the eye, but it is wise to be looking for them or you might not realize they are there. The nits are the eggs and there are also adult head lice and nymphs, which are the babies. It only takes 1 to 2 weeks for the nymphs to mature. Head lice are so easy to catch no matter how clean your house or your children are, but they are very hard to get rid of. If you notice your child scratching their head quite a bit, it is time to consult the head lice nits pictures and search the child's head.

First thing you should not do if you see signs of head lice is panic. It is time to act and act quickly because they will spread far and wide if they have the chance. There is no need to run to the pharmacy. Instead you can check lists of home remedies for head lice and pick one that you have the ingredients for at home. Most of the home remedies require the juice of a lemon. Some people suggest mixing the lemon with butter or garlic. One home remedies says to rub the head with the juice of a raw lemon once a week and this will prevent lice all together. Another suggestion is adding a drop of tea tree oil to your shampoo. If you prevent head lice, then you will have no need to check head lice nits pictures to see what they look like.