the lice dont freak me out lol...only because i read this thread about how they are strictly POULTRY lice and wont bother me. if i get some on me so what, theyll jump off and as soon as i get in the house i take a shower anywho. i dont plan on getting rid of the bird, just treating him for it. who knows he may turn out to be a nice bird. nothing that a little powder cant fix