There are many myths about head lice and how they are transmitted. Here are some facts to set your customers straight:

• Lice can only walk from person to person along hair strands €“ they cannot fly, hop or jump
• Lice thrive on any kind of hair €“ clean or dirty
• Short hair is no protection against head lice
• Head lice are not just caught at school €“ close family and friends may be the source of the infection
• A child with lice doesn't need to be kept home from school
• Chemical insecticides should not be used as preventatives
• Human head lice don't live on pets or other animals.