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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

Parasite, 2012
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.
Beugnet F., Fourie J., Chalvet-Monfray K.   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

First Record of Larval Parasitism in Disonycha glabrata (F.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) by Myiopharus ancilla (Walker) (Diptera: Tachinidae)

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The amaranth flea beetle, Disonycha glabrata (F.), is a major pest of amaranth crops (Amaranthus spp.) in the United States. Despite its economic impact, its natural enemy complex remains poorly documented. In this study, we report the first record of larval parasitism in D. glabrata by the tachinid fly Myiopharus ancilla (Walker).
Yony T. Callohuari, John O. Stireman III, Matthew A. Bertone, Beatrice N. Dingha, Louis E. N. Jackai   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of coproparasitological diagnoses in cats: evaluation of techniques and their combinations

Journal of Small Animal Practice, EarlyView.
Objectives To compare the Willis, Sheather, Faust, Ritchie and spontaneous sedimentation techniques, as well as their combinations, for the diagnosis of gastrointestinal parasites in domestic and semi‐domesticated felines. Materials and Methods Coproparasitological analyses were conducted on domestic cats of both sexes and all age groups, including ...
A. P. C. Gomes, M. C. L. de Fortes, I. F. O. de Assis, C. O. Grande, I. V. Ximenes, G. R. M. dos Santos, M. F. M. de Lombardi, L. Fernandes‐Silva, Z. M. de Assis‐Silva, M. V. S. Oliveira, H. H. A. Rezende, I. A. Braga, D. G. S. de Ramos   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of indoxacarb and fipronil (s)-methoprene topical spot-on formulations to control flea populations in naturally infested dogs and cats in private residences in Tampa FL. USA [PDF]

, 2013
Background: A study was conducted to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of two different spot-on topical flea products to control flea infestations on naturally infested dogs and cats in Tampa, FL USA.
Kathleen Heaney, Dryden, Michael W., Heaney, Kathleen, Michael W Dryden, Monica Chwala, Vicki Smith, Chwala, Monica, Maria F Martinez-Perez de Zeiders, Pamela Ford, Sun, Fangshi, Smith, Victorene E., Davenport, Jacob, Payne, Patricia A., Fangshi Sun, Patricia A Payne, Martinez-Perez de Zeiders, Maria F., Ford, Pamela, Emery Jones, Gabrielle Fadl, Jones, Emery, Fadl, Gabrielle, Jacob Davenport   +21 more
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You Scratch My Back: White‐Footed Mouse (Peromyscus leucopus) Sibling Pairs Engage in Allogrooming in Response to Tick Burdens

Journal of Zoology, EarlyView.
This study investigated whether blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis) infestation influences allogrooming behavior in sibling pairs of white‐footed mice (Peromyscus leucopus). Using laboratory‐reared siblings housed in pairs, we compared allogrooming frequency and cumulative duration between tick‐infested and non‐infested groups across both sexes ...
Jessica E. Brown, Caroline Stickler, Erika T. Machtinger   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bacterial composition of Polygenis (Polygenis) bohlsi bohlsi (Wagner, 1901) (Siphonaptera: Rhopalopsyllidae) associated with Thrichomys fosteri (Rodentia: Echimyidae) in the Brazilian Pantanal wetland

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, EarlyView.
This study characterizes the bacteriome of Polygenis (Polygenis) bohlsi bohlsi fleas collected from free‐living Thrichomys fosteri in the Pantanal region of Brazil. The bacterial microbiota associated with male fleas exhibited greater phylogenetic diversity, and the overall community structure differed between the flea sexes.
Michelli Inácio Gonçalves Funnicelli, Renan Bressianini do Amaral, Victória Valente Califre de Mello, Ricardo Bassini‐Silva, Lizeth Fernanda Banguero Micolta, Marie Buysse, William Oliveira de Assis, Alanderson Rodrigues da Silva, Heitor Miraglia Herrera, Rosangela Zacarias Machado, Darci Moraes Barros‐Battesti, Daniel Guariz Pinheiro, Olivier Duron, Marcos Rogério André   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Managing Leafy Spurge Flea Beetle Releases in South Dakota [PDF]

, 2008
The leafy spurge flea beetle (Aphthona species) has been an effective means of controlling leafy spurge in South Dakota since the mid-1980s. Of the six Aphthona flea beetle species approved and released for controlling leafy spurge, only the A ...
Graves, Irene, Deneke, Darrell L.
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A single topical fluralaner application to cats and to dogs controls fleas for 12 weeks in a simulated home environment

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Background Fluralaner (Bravecto®, Merck Animal Health, Madison, NJ, USA) is a novel isoxazoline that provides up to 12 weeks flea and tick control when administered orally to dogs.
Sivaja Ranjan, David Young, Fangshi Sun
doaj   +1 more source

Eco‐Epidemiological Study of Seropositivity Against Rickettsia and Leptospira Agents in Rural Areas of Urabá, Colombia

Tropical Medicine &International Health, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Rickettsioses and leptospirosis are infectious diseases often underdiagnosed due to limited knowledge about their epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical aspects. Objectives To characterize the seroprevalence and seroincidence of Rickettsia and Leptospira agents and determine their associated factors in rural areas of Urabá ...
Mariana Torres‐Bustamante, Omar Cantillo‐Barraza, Albert I. Ko, Elsio A. Wunder Jr, Juan C. Quintero‐Vélez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors influencing feline antiparasitic prescriptions by veterinarians and demographics across parts of the UK

Veterinary Record Open, Volume 13, Issue 2, December 2026.
Abstract Background Antiparasitic drugs used in companion animals may persist in the environment, contributing to ecological contamination and raising One Health concerns. Understanding behavioural patterns of veterinarians’ prescription is essential for development of effective antiparasitic stewardship programmes. Methods A survey of 29 questions was
Rosie Elizabeth Hobbs, Aneta Duszak‐Kowal   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source