Head Lice: What Parents Need to Know (From Ontario's Bug Busters)
"Who ya gonna call?"
If you grew up in the 80s, you know the answer. But when Amy founded LiceBuster in 2015, she wasn't thinking about ghosts. She was thinking about the tiny terrorists that had taken over her daughter's head for the third time that school year.
Standing in that Cambridge Shoppers, holding another useless bottle of chemical warfare, Amy decided enough was enough. Today, we're Southern Ontario's answer to head lice infestation, with our 30-Day 100% Lice Free Guarantee that actually means something.
Because when you find bugs at 8 PM on a Sunday (and you will, it's always Sunday), you need someone who answers at 647-949-5423. Even after hours.
The Truth About Getting Rid of Lice in 2024
Here's what the Canadian Paediatric Society won't tell you: those "first-line treatments" they recommend? Lice laugh at them now. A 2010 study found 97% of Canadian lice have resistance genes. Your pharmacy shampoo is basically expensive conditioner to them.
But getting rid of lice isn't rocket science. It's just about using the right tools and techniques. After nine years and thousands of heads treated from our Blair Road clinic to mobile visits across the GTA, we've perfected the process.
Your Arsenal: The Bug Buster Method
Forget mayo. Forget tea tree oil. Forget those Facebook mom group "miracles." Here's what actually works for hair lice treatment:
The Complete Bug Buster Kit ($124.99) Our top seller isn't just randomly popular. It includes our Lice Terminator Comb with micro-grooved teeth that actually grab nits (those plastic drugstore combs are useless), plus our treatment spray that dissolves the glue holding nits to hair. Add the LED headlamp because you can't fight what you can't see.
The Secret Weapon Our treatment spray works differently than store brands. No harsh chemicals burning scalps. No toxic fumes. Just a formula that dehydrates lice while being safe enough for a 2-year-old. One mom reviewed: "It didn't burn my daughter's scalp like other treatments and smells much nicer."
Why January is Our Black Friday
Global News reported the holiday lice spike is real. December means:
- Hockey helmet sharing at Chicopee
- Dance recitals where kids do each other's hair
- Cousin sleepovers from Mississauga to Milton
- That Wonderland season pass holder party
Come January, we're busier than the 401 at rush hour.
The Professional Route (No Shame in the Game)
Sometimes you need the cavalry for a hair lice treatment. Our professional service takes 1-1.5 hours. We show up in unmarked cars because nobody needs the neighborhood Facebook group speculating.
What we do:
- Complete removal (bugs, nits, everything)
- School clearance letter (yes, schools accept ours)
- Follow-up check included
- That 30-day guarantee
Cost? Less than you'll spend on failed DIY attempts. One exhausted Waterloo mom told us: "Three weeks, five products, countless tears. You fixed it in 90 minutes."
Can't make it to Cambridge? Our mobile service covers everywhere from Burlington to Brampton. We bring everything. You provide the coffee.
Prevention: The $24.99 Insurance Policy
Our Prevention Spray is like car insurance. You hope you'll never need it, but when that school email arrives, you'll be glad you have it.
Weekly routine:
- Sunday night head checks during bath time
- Monday morning prevention spray before school
- Hair in tight braids or buns
- The "no sharing" talk (again)
One reviewer said: "Really gives me peace of mind and it smells amazing."
The School Politics Nobody Warns You About
Health experts agree: kids shouldn't miss school for lice. But try explaining that to the mom WhatsApp group that's now treating you like Patient Zero.
Our advice after nine years of Southern Ontario school drama:
- Tell the teacher (privately)
- Skip the class Facebook announcement
- Get our clearance letter
- Move on with life
Virtual Support: Because It's Always Sunday Night
Can't get to Cambridge? Not ready for a house call? Our Video Support Service walks you through the process step-by-step. Like having a lice expert on FaceTime, minus the awkwardness.
One mom reviewed: "They walked me through the steps and showed me the correct technique. I couldn't have done it without your help."
Bottom Line
Head lice infestation feels overwhelming. Like when you realize you forgot to move the elf. But unlike that elf panic, we can actually fix this.
Whether you grab our Essential Kit at $94.99, book our professional service, or just need someone to talk you off the ledge at 647-949-5423, we've got you.
Nine years. Thousands of families. One guarantee: You'll be lice-free, or we'll make it right.
Who ya gonna call? You know the answer.
LiceBuster - 72 Blair Road, Cambridge, ON. Open 7 days, 8am-8pm. Emergency after-hours available because lice don't respect business hours. Call 647-949-5423 or email help@licebuster.ca