Bodylice or Fleas

General Information

body lice are small, wingless external parasites
they live on the body and in the clothing or bedding of infested humans
body lice eggs are lain in the seams of clothing or on bedding.

Significance

severe itching (and rashes) are common symtoms; both are the body's allergic reaction to the lice bite
when laundering items, use the hot cycle
for single cases/outbreak - refer to Forth Valley Health Board Infection Control for advice (Sarah Murdoch, 01786 457257)

Preventative Treatment

Food	Access	Harbourage (i.e. possible nest sites)
n/a	no realistic preventative measures	you will need professional help dealing with an infestation of bed bugs

Stirling Council

there is no charge for this service

Cost of Treatment (until 31 March 2009)

£none (includes repeat visits where necessary)

Concessions

certain concessions from payment apply e.g. OAP/UB40 - if you wish to request a concession please phone 0845 2777000 – we regret that concessions can not be processed on line