How important is it to kill the eggs?

Mechanical removal of louse eggs helps reduce the number of lice that might hatch on the scalp. Since children who are declared “nit-free” can return to class sooner, removing nits has a positive impact on their morale and lessens disruption to their school activities. Special combs such as the TermiNITor™ Head Lice Comb by ACU-LIFE can be effectively used for mechanical nit removal.