Comparative efficacy on dogs of a single topical treatment with fipronil/(S)-methoprene or weekly physiological hygiene shampoos against Ctenocephalides felis in a simulated flea-infested environment

Flea infestations of pets continue to persist due to the lack of knowledge of flea biology and ecology. It is not unusual that pet owners believe regular hygiene, such as shampooing their dogs can replace regular insecticidal treatment. The objective of this study was to compare in a flea simulated...

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Published in:Parasite
Main Authors: Beugnet F., Fourie J., Chalvet-Monfray K.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2012-05-01
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2012192153