Lice are wingless parasitic insects that feed on blood and infest the hairy parts of the human body. The most common species found on the student population are head and pubic lice.
Body lice are problems in areas of extreme overcrowding and poor sanitation.
Adult lice live for 20-30 days and will produce 5 eggs per day during this period. Like their name implies, head lice are found in the scalp area, pubic lice are generally found in the course hairs of the pubic area but can also be found in eyebrows and armpits. Head and pubic lice are equipped with six claw capped legs that are designed for hanging onto and moving through hair. This picture represents adult head lice, male and female, and their nits, or eggs. The nits are attached to a human hair.