Using a pediculicide is the quickest way to combat a case of head lice. Some pediculicides are formulated to kill both lice and their eggs, while others only kill crawling lice. To use a pediculicide, read the instructions on the bottle carefully. You can get a permethrin 1% creme rinse (such as Nix) or a Pyrethrins 0.33% shampoo or mousse (such as Rid or Pronto) over-the-counter at a pharmacy. You can also get a prescription pediculicide, such as Malathion 0.5% lotion (Ovide), benzyl alcohol 5% lotion (known as Ulesfia), spinosad 0.9%, or Ivermectin 0.5% topical lotion (such as Sklice) Have the person being treated put on old clothes and sit in the bathroom. This makes cleanup easier. Apply the treatment to the hair and scalp according to the instructions on the bottle. Allow the treatment to sit for the recommended amount of time. It's usually an hour or less. Don't leave the treatment on for longer than recommended. Wash out the treatment using water, not shampoo. No shampoo should be used for 2 days. This step helps to hasten the treatment process if you're using a pediculicide, but you can also get rid of lice using a nit comb alone. Nit combs are handy tools that are specially designed to pull out nits (eggs) and dead lice as they are combed through the hair. Divide the hair into sections. Starting at the scalp, pull the comb from the roots to the end of a section of hair. Swish the comb around in a bowl of warm, soap water. This will kill the lice and their eggs; they die quickly without a source of food. Continue combing each section of hair until all the hair has been combed. Sanitize the comb by putting it in a dish of very hot water after every use. Lice and their eggs die when exposed to temperatures of 128F (53C) for 5 minutes or longer. After this initial treatment, wash all clothes, sheets, pillowcases, stuffed animals, and any other fabrics the person has come into contact with in very hot water, then run them through a hot dryer. While lice don't live very long once they jump off a person's head, it's still important to wash everything so you can be extra sure someone else in the family won't get lice. For items that can't be soaked in hot water, like hairbrushes and hair accessories, place them in plastic bags for at least two weeks. The lice will die without air and food. After the initial treatment or combing, you'll need to diligently monitor the hair every 8 hours for signs of new life. Lice hatch in cycles, and it's almost impossible to get rid of all of them in one go. Do a thorough combing every 8 hours for the first 3 days. After that, continue checking the scalp every 16 hours and combing when necessary for the next 2 weeks. Most lice treatments require a second application after about 10 days to kill any lice that may have hatched since the initial treatment. Whether you used a pediculicide or not, there are natural substances that repel and kill lice. If you're sensitive to chemicals, it's definitely worth trying this oil treatment to help naturally combat the lice. Melt 1/2 cup of coconut oil or warm 1/2 cup of neem oil and massage it into the hair and scalp. Both oils have antibiotic properties. Use the nit comb to work through the oil-treated hair. The nits should come out much more easily. Certain essential oils repel lice and cause the nits to loosen more easily. Fill a spray bottle with 5 drops of essential oil per 1 ounce of water. Try one or more of the following: Tea tree oil Lavender Oregano Peppermint Thyme Eucalyptus Adult lice and immature lice are pretty easy to get rid of, but their eggs (called nits) are much harder to get rid of, and it is with these that the most problems crop up. People can think that they are rid of lice, but then get another case of lice from just a couple of eggs. Constant vigilance will be necessary to win this battle. Lice can spread quickly in a household. When treating someone for lice, wash all bedding, scarves, and hats with hot water, and dry clean what cannot be washed. Disinfect combs and brushes in hot, soapy water. Keep carpets and upholstery clean by regularly vacuuming them. Do not treat pets with lice treatments, as it could possibly harm or kill them.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose a pediculicide (head lice treatment). Comb out the lice with a nit comb. Wash the person's clothes and bedding. Monitor the hair for signs of life. Use an oil treatment to help the process move more quickly. Use an essential oil spray. Be prepared to fight a long battle. Avoid spreading the lice to other people.

If freezing lots, use more trays. Sprinkle to about 1/4 of the way in each ice cube hole in the tray. This can work for mixed herb combinations as well as single herb varieties. Don't overfill the cubes or herbs will float away. Note: Some people find it easier to pour in a little water, then add the herbs, then pour in the remaining bit of water. Experiment to see what you prefer. Once frozen, transfer to resealable freezer bags or freezer containers and label and date as appropriate. Leave until needed. To use, simply add one or two cubes to a dish you're cooking at any one time. To help you measure, one ice cube of herbs is worth approximately 15ml/1 tablespoon of chopped herbs.
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One-sentence summary -- Wash and completely dry an ice cube tray. Chop or dice the herbs up finely. Cover each herb lot with a little water. Freeze the cubes. Place back in the freezer. Use within two months.

You will need a clear view of the sky to take a good star trail photo. Check the weather forecast for your location ahead of time. Only go on a clear (cloudless) night. Also, be sure that there are no other obstructions (such as a forest canopy) blocking your view of the stars. Getting away from artificial light is not always enough to eliminate light pollution. A bright moon can cast enough light to interfere with you photo, and make the stars hard to find. Plan ahead of time to go out on a night when moonlight is negligible (a new moon is the best). You want to reduce any interference (known as noise) with your picture. This means eliminating as many light sources as possible. Go away from cities and find a remote location with no artificial lights. Old buildings or monuments can make an interesting foreground for your star trail photo. You can also place natural formations such as mountains, trees, or caves in the picture. Having an interesting landmark will give the picture more more substance and make it more captivating.
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Wait for a clear sky. Account for moonlight. Find a dark location. Search for interesting landmarks.