1. Humans get three types of lice
The three main kinds are head lice, body lice, and pubic lice — each lives in different areas and prefers different types of hair.
2. Lice can’t jump or fly
Unlike fleas, lice move by crawling from one hair strand to another — which is why close contact is the main way they spread.
3. They have been with us since ancient times
Archaeologists have found lice eggs on Egyptian mummies, showing they bothered people thousands of years ago.
4. Head lice prefer clean hair
Contrary to popular belief, lice do not care if hair is dirty or clean — but clean hair may be easier for them to cling onto.
5. They feed on blood
Lice bite the scalp or skin to suck tiny amounts of blood several times a day.
6. Lice eggs are called nits
These tiny oval eggs are often stuck firmly near the scalp and can be hard to remove without a special fine-tooth comb.
7. Lice don’t live long off the head
Once removed, head lice usually survive only about one or two days without human blood.
8. Body lice can spread disease
While head lice mostly cause itching, body lice can transmit illnesses like typhus.
9. They move fast
Adult lice crawl quickly — up to about nine inches per minute — which helps them escape when you try to spot them.
10. Lice infestations are very common
Millions of people, especially children, get head lice every year — and it is usually more annoying than dangerous.
🪳✨ Tiny, stubborn, and surprisingly interesting — lice remind us how closely humans and pests have lived together.
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