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The adult head louse resembles a miniature ant that appears flat when viewed from the side through a strong magnifying glass. Head lice have a head, thorax and abdomen with six legs, but their two front legs are very large in order to grab onto the hair shafts. Head lice are tan to greyish-white in color.

Head Louse
Headlice have been increasing since the 1970s. They can be hard to eradicate. This article includes some suggestions for treating the problem.

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