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.
Pubic lice are somewhat smaller.
Control is achieved by washing the hair with a shampoo that contains a pesticide. There are many brands of lice control shampoos that can be obtained over the counter at most pharmacies. Combs, brushes, clothing, and bedding should be washed in hot water and dried normally. Control is achieved by washing the infested hair with a shampoo that contains a pesticide. Clothing and bedding should be washed in hot water and dried normally.