Head Lice
Category: Fleas, Ticks & Lice
Scientific Name: Phthiraptera
Identification:
Color: Dark white, gray, or black
Size: 1/16 to ⅛ inch long
Region: Found throughout the world
Life span: 30 days
Head Lice
Category: Fleas, Ticks & Lice
Scientific Name: Phthiraptera
Identification:
Color: Dark white, gray, or black
Size: 1/16 to ⅛ inch long
Region: Found throughout the world
Life span: 30 days
Important Considerations:
Where to Find Them on Your Property?
Head lice are found almost exclusively on human heads within the hair. They are most often found near the ears and on the back of the scalp. Lice cannot survive for more than 24 hours without a host.