Increasing numbers of consumers are finding that the traditional remedies against head lice - chemical shampoos, louse combs and home remedies - are largely ineffective.

Head lice are rapidly evolving chemical resistance to many of the traditional pesticide-based control methods, which have never been able to kill head lice eggs (nits) effectively and usually require repeated treatments. Louse combs can be effective for removing lice and eggs, but the comb out process can be very tedious, and many busy parents do not have the time or patience for effective combing. In desperation, some parents resort to home remedies such as bug spray, mayonnaise or kerosene, but there is little hard evidence that these remedies are effective, and some home remedies can actually be harmful. As a result, parents and school authorities are searching for a safe, fast and effective treatment that will solve the problem and help keep children in our return them to school..

The LouseBuster™ head lice treatment provides exactly that: a safe treatment that is highly effective at not only killing the live lice but also their eggs thus making it a smart choice when dealing with head lice.

No treatment that we know of kills 100% of the lice and eggs in a single treatment, but the LouseBuster™ device kills or removes 95% of the lice and eggs in a single treatment.

It is especially effective on lice eggs, where the kill rate achieved by experienced LouseBuster users averages over 99% . The fact that the LouseBuster™ device kills eggs as well as hatched lice is critically important.

We know of no other treatment method on the market that approaches this level of overall effectiveness with one single treatment application!

Feel free to look up effectiveness of other head lice treatments as you will find most do not publish their data.

The LouseBuster™ device delivers carefully controlled heated air directly to dry, untangled hair, at a temperature cooler than most hair-dryers and at a much higher flow rate. A unique, single-use applicator tip specially designed to penetrate beyond the insulating layer of hair is used to lift the hair slightly while directing airflow right onto lice and eggs which tend to be located near the scalp and hair roots. A specific, timed treatment pattern is followed to ensure all areas of the head are treated. No pesticides or other chemicals are used in the therapy; just heated air.

The LouseBuster™ device is highly effective because the small size and shape of head lice and their eggs make it difficult for them to conserve water. As such, when they are exposed to the right amount of heated air at the right temperature and for the right length of time, they dry out and die. Basically, the device dehydrates/dries out lice and their eggs.

See demo on our website!

Good question – idea behind it is the same: heated air; but there are 3 important differences with the LB device and those differences are KEY to being highly effective:

A regular hair dryer:

- Is often too hot (the lice and their eggs need to be exposed to 30 seconds of heated air in each area – if you hold a regular hair dryer against the head for that long, it will most likely burn you. The LB device’s temperature is very carefully controlled at 58 degrees C and 138 degrees F

- Has an airflow that is too low – the LB has a controlled airflow of about 3 times as high as a regular hair dryer (analogy of hand dryers in public restrooms)

- Mats the hair down – the LB applicator tip is specifically designed to direct the airflow under the mass of hair, towards the roots and the scalp where lice feed and lay their eggs

It measures about 14 in wide x 19 in long x 12 in tall (35 cm x 48 cm x 30 cm) and weighs less than 17 pounds (7.7 kg). It has wheels for good maneuverability and is designed to rest on the floor during use. A 6-1/2 ft (2m) removable hose delivers heated air from the LouseBuster™ device to a single-use, disposable applicator tip.

The device runs on electricity from any standard power outlet (120V/15A; 240V/10A).

1 year standard manufacturer guarantee but is made to last much longer.

For example: Blower is the same as what is used in a furnace to heat a home and specked to 90 000 hours

Yes!

The LouseBuster™ technology is based on breakthrough research conducted by evolutionary parasitologist Dr. Dale Clayton and students at the University of Utah. The initial research was published in November, 2006 in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics.
A second publication of clinical data (based on 2 later clinical studies) is expected in the near future.

Several clinical studies have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of the device and treatment.

The average treatment time with the LouseBuster™ device is 30 minutes. However with dense hair styles or if there is a severe infestation, the treatment will take slightly longer (up to 45 min). Better safe than sorry.

Since the LouseBuster™ device does effectively kills lice and eggs but does not remove all of them, a comb-out is recommended to get the “gunk” out of your hair after treatment and to abide by no nit policies that may be in place in the child’s school. Comb-outs can be anywhere from 20 min to an hour. Typically, a short comb-out is included in the service fee. Check with your service provider.

They either drop off or remain in the hair. That is one of the reasons we recommend combing afterwards.

Not very far and they usually just drop to the floor or remain in the hair. Not much farther than when a comb-out is done. (We recommend staying about 6 feet away.)

The comb remains an important complement to the LB treatment

    1) To comb out debris/ “gunk” after the treatment

    2) To diagnose

Up until now, combing has been the most effective and safe treatment against head lice. It still is an effective and safe method – that doesn’t change. However, it requires hours of combing and often second and third follow-up combing sessions are required. The LouseBuster™ device shortcuts this: one
treatment followed by a short comb-out is all you need to get rid of head lice – in 1 go. We guarantee it!

See: LiceMeister® Comb at headlice.org

Because the LouseBuster™ device is an FDA-cleared medical device, those who will be operating it must be trained and certified in its safe and effective operation. 2 hour training sessions followed by a theory and practical exam where we insist in a 100% pass rate, are required. It is not rocket science but again, it is important to guarantee the safety and effectiveness of the treatment.

Yes, it is simple and yet the effectiveness and safety of the device are very dependent on the operator using the device correctly – that is the reason we insist on hands-on training

The applicator tip being single-use only is not an option. Because the LouseBuster™ device is a class 1 FDA cleared medical device, the FDA requires it to be single-use only. Much like any other item used during a medical procedure when you are at a doctor’s office. It is more hygienic and ensures that there is absolutely no chance of cross contamination!

True, but the environment is a consistent variable regardless of the treatment administered. We have found that a large part of our job is providing lice education. Once the host has been treated, for example, research shows that a simple vacuum cleaner is one of the best weapons against re-infestation.

No. We have looked into that and because head lice cause no known morbidity or mortality, it is low on the scale of priority for coding.

However, some private insurance companies or FSA’s will reimburse for such treatments if the patient submits appropriate documentation for the treatment.

That would be nice! The treatment will effectively end a current case of head lice. But lice are a common condition especially for school-age children. Wherever children are in close contact, lice can be present and can be spread. Direct head-to-head contact is the primary way to contract a case of lice and so we continue to recommend regular screening, avoiding direct contact with someone known to have lice, not sharing hats, hair brushes and other personal items, and keeping long hair tied up in ponytails or braids.

Very few

The LouseBuster™ device cannot be used to treat people who cannot sense temperature or pain; who cannot communicate physical discomfort; who have open head wounds, sores, or visible signs of skin or scalp abnormalities or who have received radiation treatment of the head within the last 6 months; or those who have cranial or facial implants.

There were no incidences of burns in the clinical studies. The heated air can feel hot to people with heat sensitivities. The device will only be used on children over the age of four and on people who can communicate effectively with the operator in terms of how there are sensing the warm air on their scalps. Operators must be trained and certified in the use of the LouseBuster™ in order to ensure its safe and effective operation.

Larada Sciences has focused on maximizing the safety and effectiveness of LouseBuster treatments while minimizing the possibility of any risks. To date, no adverse effects have been reported; no one has been hurt by this treatment. However, as is the case with all medical devices, there are some risks which, although they have been reduced to levels that are as low as reasonably practicable, are still possible when the LouseBuster device is used:

CAUTION: Because the device delivers heated air, there is a slight possibility of scalp burn if the device is not used according to instructions.

CAUTION: Some dead or living lice and louse eggs may remain in the hair after a LouseBuster treatment. For cosmetic reasons and to improve the likelihood that all lice and eggs are removed from the hair and scalp after treatment, a complete comb-out with a louse comb is recommended.

CAUTION: For use only on clients with dry, untangled hair that can be easily combed or picked and whose scalp and hair are clean and free of hair and scalp treatment products, including conditioners, creams, gels, dressings, or oil-containing products.

Yes, there are Distributor Business Opportunities available all over the world as well as Employment Opportunities in certain areas of the United States.