One of our friendly, expert nitpickers will come
and service you and your family in the privacy and comfort of your own
home. While we are treating your child, we will talk with them and
hopefully make them laugh...or they can watch a movie on our portable DVD player, listen to an
ipod, play hand-held video games, read, draw/color.
Our proven removal technique relies on meticulous combing and thorough inspection. Combined with our natural, non-toxic products this makes our system 100% safe and effective. We guarantee it!
Our system has three steps.
First we apply a non-toxic enzyme shampoo which helps to loosen the glue
that holds the nits(eggs) on to the hair shaft and also dissolves the
exoskeleton (outer shell) of the lice bugs which kills them. Then we systematically
work our way around the head examining paper thin sections of hair at a
time and gently, but thoroughly comb the hair with a metal nit comb to
remove lice and nits. Then we rinse and dry the hair before conducting another thorough inspection for any remaining nits or bugs.
The second step is an oil treatment. We then apply a special oil to the hair. We use 100% virgin, organic coconut oil...a natural hair and scalp
conditioner which suffocates and kills
any remaining lice. This is combined with lavender essential oil which
is a natural repellent for lice (they hate the smell, but you and your
kids will love it). The oil makes it easy for any remaining lice and
nits to slide off the hair shaft as we once again thoroughly comb
through the hair.
The third step in breaking the cycle of nits and lice. You
must continue to check and comb the hair for two weeks. It is a simple maintenance that must be followed to ensure the infestation will not return. We will
instruct you on how to do this and we'll leave you with all of the tools,
tips and techniques you will need to confidently continue treatment.
You will know that you are completely rid of the infestation if no
lice or nits are found on the head at the end of the two week period.
We will give you information on how to avoid becoming re-infested and leave you with a bottle of lice repellent oil.
We
will check all family members for head lice and
nits. (We recommend having every member of the household, including
caregivers, checked for head lice and nits to avoid re-infestation. Family members who don't show any evidence of lice or nits do not need to be treated.)
Follow up appointments are not necessary but may be advised if the infestation is severe. Many Moms like to have their own heads re-checked for peace of mind.
Our services are 100% guaranteed!
Head Checks
Head lice and nits can be hard to detect especially if you don't know exactly what you are looking for. A Lice Patrol professional will be happy to come to your home and do a thorough inspection for lice and nits. We will teach you how to do a proper head check so you will be able to keep an eye out for any future infestations.
Educational Presentations
The Lice Patrol offers a Head Lice Educational Presentation for schools, camps or other organizations. It is a fun, informative and cost effective way to educate parents and clear up the many misconceptions and myths about head lice. They will leave knowing how to recognize head lice and nits as well as how to treat it safely and effectively so that it is gone for good.
Please call The Lice Patrol at 914-666-LICE or email to barbara@thelicepatrol.com for more information.
School/Day Care/Camp Screenings
We will come to the site and screen children and staff for head lice and nits.
Please call The Lice Patrol at 914-666-LICE or email to barbara@thelicepatrol.com for more information.
