The result of the test of the device which was published in the Pediatrics journal, show that a 30-minutes use of the LouseBuster is enough in eradicating infestations by drying the invaders.
Developers of LouseBuster hope that the device would be commercially available within two years.
Head lice is a common problem especially among schoolchildren in the U.S. A condition called pediculosis occur when some classes suffer multiple outbreaks of head lice.
A single louse is capable of laying dozens of eggs, called nits, in the hair at the rate of three eggs a day.
Head lice is transferred via direct hair-to-hair contact to pass from host to host and can also be transferred by head contact with contaminated bedding or furniture, experts say.
Although the infestation is not dangerous, its bloodsucking activities causes itching which could lead to secondary infections of raw areas of scalp brought about by continues scratching.
Some shampoos are chemically-treated to kill head lies, but studies have shown that head lice are becoming resistant to these chemicals over recent years.
