Does diatomaceous earth kill lice?

Human lice LOVE clean hair, but the nits are unable to cling on to oily hair. You should be able to use the nit-picking comb to comb them out after the oiling. Then wash, but your hair will stay fairly oily for some time. read more

Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Diatomaceous earth is made from tiny fossilized water plants called diatoms. The diatoms are ground up to make a fine, chalky powder that's rich in minerals and toxic to insects. DE works because it absorbs fats from the insects' protective outer coating, drying them out, and killing them. read more