Bug Buster Kit (head lice wet-combing kit)
by Community Hygiene Concern
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- What it is
A reusable head lice detection and removal kit for wet combing with your usual shampoo and conditioner, with no insecticide. It was developed by the charity Community Hygiene Concern. The kit contains 4 precision combs with bevelled teeth (a Bug Buster comb, 2 Mini Bug Busters and a Nit Buster comb), a wide-tooth comb, step-by-step instructions, a booklet and a protective cape.
- Key features
Not applicable (combs only; used with ordinary shampoo and conditioner)
As stated by the manufacturer (see sources below). Formulas and specifications can change — check the pack or listing.
- How to use
Wash the hair with your usual shampoo and apply conditioner. Untangle with the wide-tooth comb, then wet-comb with the Bug Buster comb to detect and remove lice, and use the Nit Buster comb to remove egg shells (nits). The kit's instructions explain how to repeat combing over the hatching period to break the life cycle. The charity suggests regular checks during weekly hair washing, and checks after any lotion treatment to make sure it worked.
- Cautions
None stated on the pages read. The charity says the method must be followed rigorously, using the instructions in the kit.
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