
Pubic Lice (Crab louse)
Lice are ecto-parasites, parasites that live on the outside of the body of the victimized host. There are three types of lice that can be found on the human body, head lice, body lice and pubic lice. Head lice are the most common. Lice cause itching, irritation and annoyance. They also transmit many serious diseases such as typhus and trench fever. The pubic louse is commonly called the crab louse due to its small crab-like body. It is a whitish color with a dark patch on each shoulder and has developed claws on each of its reddish legs. The body is about 1/16 of an inch long which is much smaller than the head and body lice. Pubic lice are most commonly found in the pubic region but can be found elsewhere such as the armpits or eyebrows. Like the head lice, the pubic lice also glue their eggs to the hair on the body, but their eggs are a lot smaller than the head lice eggs. Female pubic lice produce about three eggs a day and generation time is about twenty to twenty five days.How do I know if I have pubic lice?
The primary characteristic of pubic lice is intense scratching in the pubic region. There could also be intense scratching on the eyebrows or even scalp. In the infested areas a bluish colored sore may appear. The main transmission method of pubic lice is through sexual contact. One can also obtain pubic lice through non-sexual contact such as sharing a bed or even infested clothing but this is less likely to occur.What kind of consequences come from pubic lice?
Intense itching and scratching can occur in the pubic region from pubic lice. Bluish bumps may appear and these lice could cause uncomfortable sleep. Since pubic lice are transmitted by sexual contact, their presence may be associated with other sexually transmitted diseases.How can I treat for pubic lice?
There are multiple over the counter products that can treat pubic lice. But you must also wash and clean all infected areas after treatment. You may need to pick out nits from the infested area after treatment.Locations
City Services for Pest Control in Los Angeles
Agoura Hills | Northridge | |
Alhambra | Pacific Palisades | |
Arcadia | Palos Verdes Estates | |
Beverly Hills | Pasadena | |
Burbank | Pomona | |
Calabasas | Rancho Palos Verdes | |
Cerritos | Redondo Beach | |
City of Industry | Reseda | |
City of Los Angeles | Rolling Hills Estates | |
Claremont | San Marino | |
Culver City | Santa Fe Springs | |
Cypress | Santa Monica | |
Diamond Bar | Sherman Oaks | |
El Monte | Sylmar | |
El Segundo | Tarzana | |
Encino | Temple City | |
Glendale | Toluca Lake | |
Granada Hills | Torrance | |
Hacienda Heights | Venice | |
Hidden Hills | Walnut | |
Hollywood | West Covina | |
La Verne | West Hollywood | |
Long Beach | West Los Angeles | |
Malibu | Westlake Village | |
Manhattan Beach | Whittier | |
Marina Del Rey | Woodland Hills | |
North Hollywood | ||
City Services for Pest Control in Orange County
Aliso Viejo | Laguna Hills | |
Anaheim | Laguna Niguel | |
Brea | Lake Forest | |
Buena Park | Los Alamitos | |
Capistrano Beach | Mission Viejo | |
City of Orange | Newport Beach | |
Corona Del Mar | Orange | |
Costa Mesa | Rancho Santa Margarita | |
Dana Point | Rossmoor | |
Fountain Valley | San Clemente | |
Fullerton | San Juan Capistrano | |
Garden Grove | Santa Ana | |
Huntington Beach | Tustin | |
Irvine | Villa Park | |
La Habra | Westminster | |
Laguna Beach | Yorba Linda | |
City Services for Pest Control in San Diego
4S Ranch | Rancho Penasquitos | |
Poway | Scripps Ranch | |
Rancho Bernardo | ||
Descanso | Ramona | |
Julian | Santa Ysabel | |
Pine Valley | ||
Bonsall | Hidden Meadows | |
Escondido | Pauma Valley | |
Fallbrook | Valley Center | |
Carlsbad | Pacific Beach | |
Coronado | Point Loma | |
La Costa | San Ysidro | |
Mira Mesa | The City of San Diego | |
Otay Mesa | ||
Cardiff by the Sea | Oceanside | |
Carmel Valley | Rancho Santa Fe | |
Del Mar | San Marcos | |
Encinitas | Solana Beach | |
La Jolla | Vista | |
Alpine | Imperial Beach | |
Bonita | Jamul | |
Chula Vista | La Mesa | |
East Lake Chula Vista | Lakeside | |
El Cajon | Santee | |
City Services for Pest Control in Ventura
Camarillo | Simi Valley | |
Moorpark | Thousand Oaks | |
City Services for Pest Control in Riverside
Canyon Lake | Norco | |
Chino Hills | Perris | |
Corona | Sun City | |
Eastvale | Temecula | |
Lake Elsinore | The City of Riverside | |
Menifee | Wildomar | |
Moreno Valley | Winchester | |
Murrieta | ||
City Services for Pest Control in San Bernardino
Chino | Ontario | |
Fontana | Rancho Cucamonga | |
Highland | Redlands | |
Loma Linda | Upland | |
Montclair | Yucaipa | |