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Should I spray my house/school for head lice?

Last Updated: March 07, 2012

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No, head lice do not survive for long off their human hosts. The best place to target head lice is on their hosts. However, items like pillows, hairbrushes, coats and other items that people lay on, may need to be cleaned to ensure there are no lingering lice.

 

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