Getting rid of lice is no small task. Lice treatments can be irritating to the scalp, time-consuming, and costly—not to mention, there’s never a guarantee that the pesky critters won’t return.

<blockquote>“Lice can’t jump or fly,” explains the Care Guidebook. “They spread by crawling from one hair strand to another.”</blockquote>

Contrary to popular belief, sharing combs or hats isn’t the primary way lice spread. Once lice fall out of hair, they quickly lose strength, making transmission through inanimate objects less likely than once feared.

The primary drivers of lice infestations are children themselves—especially during warmer months. And once school begins again