Crab Louse, Pthirus Pubis (Anoplura: Pediculidae), Its Detection And Control
From Entomology Circulars.
Sucking lice are small wingless external parasites that feed on blood. Three types of sucking lice infest humans: the body louse (Pediculus humanus humanus Linnaeus, (fig. 1) also known as Pediculus humanus corporis), the head louse (Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer), and the crab louse or pubic louse (Pthirus pubis (Linnaeus)) (fig. …read more
Human Lice (Anoplura: Pediculidae), Their Detection And Control
From Entomology Circulars.
Lice, particularly head lice, are becoming a common problem once again, In Florida, the problem of head louse control has arisen in several communities, Millions of American school children may have head lice sometime this year, probably more than at any time in the past 20 years. …read more
