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Body Lice and Pubic Lice

IG084/ENY-208 by C. W. Scherer, P. G. Koehler, and J. W. Diclaro IIFebruary 14, 2022A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for General Public audience(s).

Crab Louse, Pthirus pubis (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Phthiraptera (Anoplura): Pediculidae)

IN260/EENY-103 by H. V. Weems and T. R. FasuloFebruary 22, 2024The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

Head Lice

IG142/ENY-296 by R. W. Baldwin, P. G. Koehler, J. W. Diclaro II, and F. M. OiNovember 14, 2017

Human Lice: Body Louse, Pediculus humanus humanus Linnaeus and Head Louse, Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer (Insecta: Phthiraptera (=Anoplura): Pediculidae)

IN261/EENY-104 by H. V. Weems and T. R. FasuloFebruary 20, 2024The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

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They Call it “Sea Lice”

BLOGS.IFASJune 11th, 2016I have played in the waters of the northern Gulf of Mexico all of my life… but I have never heard of this – “sea lice.” It has been in the news recently and I have had a couple inquiries concerning it so I decided to investigate.   A few weeks ago there was a […]

UF has experts for back-to-school news stories on head lice, lunchbox germs & more

BLOGS.IFASAugust 13th, 2013The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences has experts for back-to-school news stories on head lice, lunchbox germs & more. 1. HEAD LICE: Head lice, an easily transferable pest, are often found in children due to their play activity and close contact. Early detection can help prevent advanced infestations. With September being […]