Lice Control Services
Lice infestations are a common yet distressing problem affecting people in homes, schools, workplaces, and communal living spaces across Kenya. These tiny, wingless insects live on the scalp, body, or clothing and feed on human blood, causing itching, irritation, and sometimes skin infections. Rafiki Pest Control offers professional lice control services to effectively eliminate lice infestations, protect your health, and restore comfort in your environment.
Why Lice Control Is Important
- Lice bites cause intense itching and discomfort, leading to scratching and potential secondary infections.
- Infestations can spread rapidly through close personal contact, especially in schools and crowded places.
- Body lice can transmit diseases such as typhus and trench fever in rare cases.
- Lice infestations impact mental well-being and social interactions due to stigma.
- Early and effective control prevents prolonged infestations and outbreaks.
Common Types of Lice
- Head Lice (Pediculus humanus capitis): Infest the scalp and hair, especially in children.
- Body Lice (Pediculus humanus corporis): Live in clothing and bedding, moving to the skin to feed.
- Pubic Lice (Pthirus pubis): Infest coarse body hair such as pubic regions, eyebrows, and eyelashes.
Causes of Lice Infestations
- Close physical contact with an infested person.
- Sharing personal items like combs, hats, towels, and bedding.
- Crowded living conditions facilitating rapid spread.
- Poor personal hygiene and infrequent washing of clothes and bedding (especially for body lice).
- Lack of awareness about lice transmission and prevention.
Signs You Have a Lice Problem
- Persistent itching on the scalp, body, or affected areas.
- Visible lice or their eggs (nits) attached to hair shafts or clothing fibers.
- Small red bumps or sores caused by bites and scratching.
- Presence of lice on combs, brushes, hats, or bedding.
- Reports of lice outbreaks in schools or communities.
Our Lice Control Process
- Inspection and Diagnosis
- Careful examination of hair, scalp, body, and clothing to confirm lice infestation and identify the type.
- Treatment Application
- Safe and effective application of medicated shampoos, lotions, or sprays approved for lice control.
- Environmental Cleaning
- Thorough cleaning of bedding, clothing, furniture, and personal items using hot water, heat treatment, or sealing in plastic bags.
- Education and Prevention
- Guidance on personal hygiene, avoiding sharing personal items, and strategies to prevent reinfestation.
- Follow-Up and Support
- Scheduled checks to ensure complete elimination and address any recurring infestations.
Why Choose Rafiki Pest Control for Lice Control
- Trained professionals experienced in lice identification and treatment.
- Use of safe, approved lice control products suitable for all ages.
- Comprehensive approach addressing both personal treatment and environmental cleaning.
- Discreet and sensitive service respecting client privacy.
- Educational support for schools, workplaces, and families.
What We Use
- Permethrin-based shampoos and lotions.
- Malathion and other approved pediculicides when needed.
- Fine-toothed combs for manual removal of lice and nits.
- Cleaning agents and techniques for laundering infested materials.
- Protective gloves and equipment for safe application.
Preventing Lice Infestations
- Avoid sharing hats, combs, towels, and clothing.
- Regularly wash bedding and clothing in hot water.
- Maintain personal hygiene and grooming habits.
- Educate children and communities about lice transmission.
- Promptly treat any suspected lice cases to prevent spread.
Health Risks Associated with Lice
- Skin irritation, secondary bacterial infections from scratching.
- Possible transmission of body lice-borne diseases in extreme cases.
- Psychological distress and social stigma.
- Discomfort leading to sleep disturbances and decreased concentration.
Economic and Social Impact
- Lost school and work days due to infestations.
- Costs of repeated treatments and cleaning.
- Social embarrassment and reduced quality of life.
- Burden on community health resources during outbreaks.
Call to Action
Eliminate lice infestations quickly and effectively with Rafiki Pest Control’s professional lice control services. Contact us today for a confidential inspection, treatment plan, and prevention advice to protect your family, school, or workplace.
