If i get rid of head lice in my home can theri still be nits(eggs) living in my couch?

Question

If i get rid of head lice in my home can theri still be nits(eggs) living in my couch?

Answer 1

Eggs can survive away from the host for up to 7 days but will not hatch without the warmth of a human host. The chances of nits finding their way back to your scalp from the couch is very minimal at best.

Adults and nymphs are only able to survive for 2-3 days off the host in optimal conditions.

Under normal circumstances however this is more likely to be measured in hours rather than days as the adult louse is highly susceptible to dehydration and will quickly starve.

With this in mind it is fairly obvious that compulsive cleaning is totally unnecessary.

It is more important to make sure there is no live lice on the head than there is on the floor or furnishings.

Feel free to check out the articles at the following site for more advice.

Good luck.

Answer 2

OH YES! Go to wal-mart, and in the pharmacy section there is a spray you can buy. Spray everything that cant be washed in hot water and or bleached.