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Flea Biology and Control : the Biology of the Cat Flea Control and Prevention with Imidacloprid in Small Animals /

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The book describes in great detail the complex life cycle of fleas. The text is based on the example of the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), the most important ectoparasite. The cat flea parasitizes not only dogs and cats but also warm-blooded animals and even humans. Besides being the cause of pai...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Krämer, Friederike
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Mencke, Norbert
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2001.
Subjects:
Medicine.
Microbiology.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • General Morphology
  • Taxonomy
  • Dissemination and Economic, Veterinary and Medical Importance
  • Developmental Cycle of Fleas
  • Flea Epidemiology
  • Flea-Related Dermatitis: Flea Bite Dermatitis. Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD). Diagnosis of FAD and Flea Bite Dermatitis. Treatment of Flea-Related Skin Diseases. Treatment of the Premises
  • Resistance
  • Imidacloprid: History. Chemical Properties. Biological Profile, Mode of Action and Direct Insecticidal Activity. Indirect Insecticidal Effects. Resistance of Sucking Pests Against Imidacloprid. Toxicology and Pharmacology. Imidacloprid as a Veterinary Product for Flea Control
  • References
  • Subject Index.