Getting Rid Of Lice Naturally

There are many poisons that kill head and body lice. They are mostly effective except in areas where these poisons have been over used and the bugs have developed an immunity to them. There are natural remedies for these pests too that are proven effective and will take the itch away just as fast.

As with mosquito larvae lice need to breathe just like everything alive. Essential oils are great at smothering these pesky parasites. Tea tree oil is one of the most effective solutions ever found. This is an oil that comes out of tree leaves naturally. The scent is very strong and can have an eye watering effect on the person using the solution but it is worth it in the long run. This can be diluted with about a quarter cup of vegetable oil and about five drops of tea tree oil. Thoroughly wash into the scalp and hair not forgetting around the neck and ears. Let is set for about twenty minutes. Wash it out with white vinegar. This removes the lice glue that allows nits to stay attached to the hair follicle. After that wash the hair using your shampoo. You might smell a bit like the oil for awhile but the itch will be gone.

Other ideas are neem oil, oregano oil, garlic oil, or lavender oil. These are considered essential oils. They are strong smelling and drive the lice and many other parasitical insects off the skin completely. All these oils can be mixed with another oil such as olive oil and used as a hair soak too. Wrapping the head in a hot, wet towel or a shower cap while waiting for them to die is a good idea.

A recipe for a good wash for both head and body lice is: Two ounces of olive or vegetable oil, twenty drops of tea tree oil, ten drops of rosemary oil, ten drops of lavender oil and ten drops of lemon oil. Mix and keep it handy especially if you have children. It will give a constant remedy to natural child play and help other mothers at school too.

It is possible to use a nit comb after using these remedies but with experience you will find it is not necessary. The job will be done. You can use these oils as often as necessary or wanted and there has been no harmful side effects.