Transfer of CPA Exam Scores............................................................................ 15. X. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ...................................................................
Head lice can survive on a human host for approximately 30 days. They generally cannot survive longer than 24 hours off the host. A female louse lays 3-5 eggs a day. The eggs hatch in 7-10 days and it takes another 7-10 day for the louse to mature and lay their own eggs.ead lice can survive on a human host for approximately 30 days. They generally cannot survive longer than 24 hours off the host. A female louse lays 3-5 eggs a day. The eggs hatch in 7-10 days and it takes another 7-10 day for the louse to mature and lay their own eggs.
Lice don't quickly die without a host, though, and generally survive for three to seven days on their own. The species, age, environmental factors, when they last fed and other specifics can affect exactly how long a louse is able to live off of a host.