Lice removal companies say they are seeing a surge in infestations

After nearly 15 years in business, Shawnda Walker said the past 12 months has been the busiest year yet for her North York head lice removal company.

“We’ve seen a significant increase,” Walker, the owner of North York-based Nitwits, told CP24.com this week. “We’re up about 24 per cent over our busiest year.”

The increase in activity this year remains bit of a mystery to the head lice expert.

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