Tag: Pediculicide

Did you know malathion has been used in the United States since 1956? What is malathion, a versatile organophosphate insecticide used both agriculturally to control pests on crops and in public health programs, and as a prescription medication for head lice and scabies.

According to the CDC, head lice infestation (pediculosis capitis) is the most common parasitic infection among people in the United States and Europe. In cases where other treatments are ineffective, a prescription medication is sometimes needed. Ovide, containing the active ingredient malathion, is a powerful lotion specifically used for these persistent cases of head lice infestation.

According to manufacturers, a growing number of lice, known as 'super lice,' have developed resistance to traditional pesticide-based treatments over time. Therefore, the modern pesticide-free formula of Rid Super Max does not contain pyrethrins or permethrin, instead relying on oil-based active ingredients to effectively kill super lice and their eggs.