Head lice Least-Toxic Control

See also our head lice control factsheet.

Physical controls

q       Fine tooth combs used after conditioning hair (conditioner makes hair slippery so louse eggs can no longer attach)

available from
- many chemists

q       Bug Buster Kit contains specially beveled combs

available from
- Community Hygiene Concern 

Least toxic chemical solutions

q       Herbal shampoo (to be used in conjunction with fine toothed comb)

available from
- Delacet
- C-Beam Developments Ltd
- Neemco  'Neemcare Riddance Herbal Head lice Shampoo'