When it comes to identifying nits, or head lice eggs, it seems that everyone knows what to do...look for white specs behind the ears and at the nape of the neck. Right? Wrong! Aside from popular belief, nits are actually brown or almost black. They start out a yellowish grey color, with a small brown dot in the center. As the louse develops inside, the brown spot grows and the overall color of the nit gets darker. Just before hatching, the nits are completely brown or black. It's only after the bugs have hatched that the nit becomes "white", but it's really translucent at this point and not the color white. And what about their location on the head? Also wrong! While some nits can be found behind the ears and at the nape of the neck, most will be found towards the crown of the head and around the temples. Crazy...I know! It seems that the age-old information about finding lice eggs on the hair is completely opposite of reality! So what are we supposed to believe? One thing we all know about nits is that they are glued to the hair shaft and won't flick away easily. This is true! The female louse carefully attaches each of her eggs to the hair by gluing all the way around the hair shaft. This makes for a very secure egg: one that won't move sideways off the hair at all. In order to remove a nit, you must break the glue's bond with the hair using your finger nails and then pull it all the way to the end of the hair strand. Once the egg is off the hair, it will be perfectly egg shaped (just like the ones in your refridgerator...but smaller) and will appear to have a tail. This "tail" is actually the hardened glue that was once holding the nit in place. And, of course, it will be brown. So what's all this white stuff? Well, if you are only finding white specs in the hair, chances are that you are looking at dandruff. While we are all familiar with the flakey dandruff that blows away easily from the hair and scalp, there are many different types of dandruff including what I like to call "sticky dandruff". This is what happens when dry scalp meets oily hair, and it can often mimic lice eggs by sticking to the hair shaft. However, "sticky dandruff" is much easier to move away from the hair than nits, is usually white in color and will come in all shapes and sizes. Confusing, isn't it? If you are still unsure if you are looking at nits or not, the best thing is to consult a professional. We at Nit Nabbers are always happy to consult with you over the phone regarding your questions, or to be absolutely sure you can schedule a head check appointment with a Nit Nabbers professional. Good luck, and happy nit picking! Jessica "Head" Nit Nabber ...read more

Nit Nabbers owner, Jessica Sammis, has more to offer than just her head lice expertise. In fact, for the past 9 years, Jessica has been very active in the Haunted House industry. A lover of Halloween her entire life, Jessica is a member of the International Association of Haunted Attractions (IAHA), and has visited and worked in haunts around the country. She has even lent her passion for all things haunted, combined with her experience in theater, to training actors at theme park events and independent attractions alike. In 2009, Jessica's love of haunting has taken a back seat to the creation of her new business, Nit Nabbers. Therefore, when she heard that LifeSpan Farm was looking for someone to help with a haunted trail for their first annual 'Cluck Fest', she was thrilled to offer her services! For this event, a "hardly haunted" of "barely boo" style was in order. A 'Trick-or-Treat Trail' was suggested, and will now be Jessica's main focus (aside from head lice, of course) this October. On the LifeSpan Farm's 'Cluck Fest' Trick-or-Treat Trail, children and their families will follow a path through the woods visiting the houses of several classic Halloween characters. First stop...a witch's cottage. There, a friendly witch will greet them, cast a good luck spell, and send them on their way with a treat. Along the way, children will meet a vampire, a werewolf, a mummy, a clown, and many more friendly faces. Each person they encounter will be a lovable version of the classic Halloween horror characters. 'Cluck Fest' will be held on Saturday, October 24th, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. The event will include a fried chicken tasting, a pumpkin patch, the Trick-or-Treat trail, a hay maze, and much more! The address of the farm is: LifeSpan Farm - Theraputic Riding Center 3701 Kidd Lane Charlotte, NC 28216 LifeSpan Farm is a theraputic riding center located in North Charlotte. They offer equine assisted activities and therapies to help address the physical, mental, and social difficulties facing children and adults with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, autism, and a range of others. For more information about LifeSpan Farm, or the first annual 'Cluck Fest', please visit their website at www.lifespanservices.org/farmtrc. In addition to being a lot of fun, 'Cluck Fest' is a fundraiser that supports a great cause. Please consider stopping by for a couple hours that afternoon to support their efforts. And if you happen to see Nit Nabbers owner, Jessica Sammis, lurking around the trail, be sure to say 'hello'! ...read more

Head Lice are in the News! Here is a link to an article published in USA Today about Head Lice and Summer Camp. In this article, the author stresses the importance of checking your child's head before sending them to camp.Head Lice Don't Take the Summer Off!http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-06-15-lice-treatments_N.htmSummer camp is also a time that lice can spread easily from head to head. If your child goes to a day camp, it is important to check your child's head for signs of lice at least once a week. Report any findings to the camp so that they may track down the infestation and take care of the problem. If your child goes to sleep-away camp, be sure to check them as soon as they return home.Remember, there may not be a nurse sending children home from school during the summer, but that doesn't mean that head lice are not active during this time of the year. Take care of the problem as soon as it arrises, and your treatments will be much easier and less costly. And, as always, call Nit Nabbers first for your head lice needs. ...read more

"Got Lice? No Problem!" Finally, the has a real solution to the problem of head lice! Nit Nabbers is a head lice removal service located in that offers private, in-home treatment for your whole family. Even if you don̢۪t live in , our service areas include surrounding counties in both North and . Head lice removal services are popping up all over the country, in , and abroad! But Nit Nabbers is the first of its kind in the area. We want to save you time and money, as well as the frustration that can come from a lice infestation. Please visit our website for more information about our safe and natural products, the services we offer, or for general facts about head lice.www.CarolinaLiceRemoval.com ...read more

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