Head lice is a common affliction affecting all nationalities, economic groups and ages. It is the second most communicable affliction next to the copmmon cold in children. The stigma and secretism associated with head lice perpetuates the problem. It is also a lack of education and resources available that leaves many parents and caregivers at a loss for how to effectively and safely treat his issue.
Lice Squad is a Canadian company that has been dedicated to helping parents and caregivers solve the lice problem. Since 2001, Lice squad has offered free resources, education and hands on help to families, schools, camps and other organization.
When I began this company, I soon realized that there was a need for awareness and education as this was what most people where looking for. Too may people where feeling ashamed, frustrated and bewildered as a result of experiencing head lice and felt that they had limitted resources availible to them. A trip to the drug store was not slolving thier lice problem and many did not have the time, desire, inclination or knowledge to deal with it.
Head Lice Awareness day in Canada has three goals.
1. To break the stigma associated with head lice and to open up the lines of communication
2. To provide free educational resources and alternatives to pesticide use
3. To provide helpful resources, hands on help, and free head lice screening.
It's time that lice was brought out of the closet and time that people had factual information and helpful resources to turn to.
Using a pesticide to treat a head lice infestation is a personal choice. I would never tell someone that it was wrong or not an option for them. What I will say is that pesticides are not safe when over used or abused, which in most lice case seems to be the prevalent occurance. Personally, I would not use them on my child as I don't use them on my lawn and pets and I certainly do what I can to wash them off my foods.
There are alternatives and Lice Squad can lead you towards those alternatives. Please join us at one of our clinics on October 1st annually. Visit http://www.licesquad.com for a list of locations. Free head lice checks and educational resources will be provided as well as a free Facts Of Lice Coloring book for the kiddies. If you can't get to a location, a free Head Lice Help Kit is available for you to down load from our web site. Feel Free to share this information and print off a copy for your family and Friends.
Together I know we can Stop The Stigma Associated with head lice and to stop the over use and abuse of pesticides on children and our planet.
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