It's a very simple question, but it can often leave parents completely confounded. If your child has asked 'What do head lice look like?' then its time you started finding out the real facts about these human parasites.
What DO they look like?
• An adult head louse is around the size of a sesame seed (approximately 3mm in length)
• The body is long, slim and flat. Six legs protrude from the body. On the end of each leg is a claw, which allows the louse to grip onto hair stands and travel around the scalp.
• A louse is wingless insect and lacks the leg power of fleas. As such, it cannot fly or jump from host to host.
• The color of a louse will vary, from tan to a dark brown.
You can search the internet for images of these parasitic insects.
What DO they look like?
• An adult head louse is around the size of a sesame seed (approximately 3mm in length)
• The body is long, slim and flat. Six legs protrude from the body. On the end of each leg is a claw, which allows the louse to grip onto hair stands and travel around the scalp.
• A louse is wingless insect and lacks the leg power of fleas. As such, it cannot fly or jump from host to host.
• The color of a louse will vary, from tan to a dark brown.
You can search the internet for images of these parasitic insects.