Ladibugs

Ladibugs is a head lice clinic located in the Powell Business Center at 7900 Excelsior Boulevard in Hopkins. Free parking is in the main lot facing Excelsior Boulevard, and the front entrance faces Powell Road. The company also lists service areas in Edina, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and Wayzata.

The core offering is a roughly 30-minute session called the Ladibugs Lice Cooled Air Therapy Treatment, which relies on the Zyma Air Therapy method. According to the business, the method pairs chilled air and natural products with careful combing, and it uses no water, chemicals or shampoo. The company states that a single visit clears live lice and eggs (nits), and that the treatment is described as pesticide- and chemical-free. The $249 price includes a full combing of the head, advice on prevention, a care guide, and a complimentary recheck 7 to 14 days after the first appointment. The company says the treatment carries a guarantee and that a child may be able to go back to school directly afterward.

Clients who are not sure they need a full treatment can book a Head Check lice screening for $30 per family member. That fee is waived if a full treatment is needed and completed at the clinic. The clinic says its technicians receive specialized training in lice elimination and describes them as certified. Treatment approach may vary with age, hair type and health history, so clients are asked to contact the clinic to talk through options before booking.

Ladibugs also visits schools and camps, providing treatment on site when an infestation is discovered, along with lice screenings for camps. Bookings can be placed through a call or a text between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., every day of the week. Same-day slots are offered, and a small number of emergency openings are kept available. Extra charges apply for work outside standard hours or on major holidays. According to the company, treatments may be eligible for reimbursement through HSA and FSA accounts, and it supplies the documentation required for claims. General questions that aren't urgent can be sent by email.

The company uses a cooled air method combined with natural products and combing, with the aim of removing both live lice and eggs in a single visit.

The company describes the clinic as relaxed and welcoming.