Although many beachgoers are left unnerved when something unknown and unseen brushes up against them in the ocean, it may leave swimmers scratching their heads, or other body parts, when they leave ...

EMERALD ISLE, N.C. — A purple flag warning has been issued at Emerald Isle, North Carolina for sea lice/butterflies, or jellyfish larvae along the beach strand. Emerald Isle said the clear/white ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pest control pros have explained to us why vinegar is not the best solution for killing lice, and what you can use instead for ...

Thimble jellyfish larvae, or sea lice, appear seasonally along NC’s coastline. Larvae trigger stings when trapped under swimsuits, causing itchy skin rashes. Swimmers can reduce risk by checking beach ...

As millions of people journey to South Carolina beaches this summer, some will share the water with unwelcome companions. Dubbed sea poisoning, ocean itch and even seabather’s eruption, sea lice can ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sea lice have been a big concern for beachgoers in the Coastal Bend recently. Experts said strong currents are bringing them closer to shore, but in many cases, it's not even ...

A typical head lice infestation involves a small number of lice, usually fewer than 10, although some individuals may have more. It’s possible to have a lice infestation for a prolonged period, even a ...

Kids are back in school and some of them might be coming home with more than just homework. A woman known as the "Potomac Lice Lady" says there are a few things parents should know that can help if ...

White or clear nits are typically the empty casings of hatched lice, often found after an infestation has been treated. Brown nits may contain unhatched lice, either living or dead, and require ...