In fact, 'nits' have been found on the heads of mummies buried some 5,000 years ago.

They are a problem that just won't go away.

Canowindra parents are busy dealing with a few outbreaks at the moment, and the Canowindra Pharmacy has a few solutions to end the problems.

As soon as an infestation of head lice is detected, a treatment should be administered to break the life cycle, and fix the problem.

A lot of frustration parents experience stems from their belief that current treatments don't seem to work. Head lice resistance may be one cause.

Just as humans have developed immunities and resistance to synthetic chemicals, and man-made substances over time, so have head lice. Resistance to the major synthetic insecticides used in Australia has been detected here, as well as in several countries overseas.

Another reason for recurring infestation can be attributed to not fully completing a treatment cycle, and therefore not breaking the cycle of the head lice.

It is extremely difficult to kill all the lice eggs on an infested head; they will be at varying stages of the life cycles when you first detect a presence.

Depending upon their stage in the life cycle, some eggs will remain viable after the initial treatment and a few days later nymphs will emerge, perpetuating the life cycle.

Moov Head Lice Treatment is twice as effective as the leading chemical product, when following the manufacturers' instructions.

The full range of Moov Head Lice Treatment can now be found at the Canowindra Pharmacy in Gaskill St.

Call in and see the staff today to see who they can help you.