101. Fleas fleas. At some time in their lives most dogs and cats will suffer from fleas. These are small blood sucking insects which can cause major problems out of all http://www.goldenvalley.co.uk/fleas.htm

Home page Index Fleas At some time in their lives most dogs and cats will suffer from fleas. These are small blood sucking insects which can cause major problems out of all proportion to their size. Fleas are important because :- Flea bites cause itching and scratching making your dog extremely uncomfortable. Some animals are allergic to flea saliva and develop serious skin reactions They are rapidly transmitted between pets. Fleas are a source of tapeworms as they act as an intermediate host to these parasites. They often bite humans causing unpleasant reactions. Fleas are small and move fast through the animal's coat so you may not be able to find them easily. You may suspect fleas if an animal begins to scratch a lot, particular if it rubs its rump and damages the fur in this area. Often you can see the flea dirt in the depths of the coat. This appears as fine black grit and can easily be combed out onto white paper. When fleas land on a dog or a cat they feed by sucking the pet's blood within a few hours and will lay eggs within a day. These eggs drop off the animal into the carpets or bedding. They hatch within a few days depending on temperature and humidity to small (2mm) maggot like larvae. These feed on debris such as flea faeces or skin flakes in the base of carpets or bedding. They soon (5-7 days on average) pupate to form a very resistant chrysalis. This can survive long periods of inactivity (at least 6 months) and only hatches when it becomes aware of vibrations form a potential host. It hatches quickly and the flea jumps up and down to try and attach itself to the fur of an animal (or clothing of a human!). Once on the host the life cycle can complete. The adult flea may live for 2 or 3 weeks laying 25-40 eggs a day.

102. Cooperseeds.com - Fleas - Do It Yourself Pest Control a new insecticide containing bifenthrin, is effective against many kinds of insects, and the than other liquids or granular products in the control of fleas. http://www.cooperseeds.com/fleas.php3

Wildlife Feeders Wildlife Seeds Wildflowers Vegetable Seeds ... Contact Us Fleas Do you have pets? Dogs? Cats? Ferrets? Chances are you have become familiar with one of the most annoying insects, a pest to you and your pet: the flea. Even if you don't even have fleas, you may still count the flea as a familiar, albeit not amicable, acquaintance. Fleas can live in areas formerly occupied by pets (apartments, for example) or may migrate from the outdoors (where neighborhood pets roam) to your indoors. Fleas can (and often do, without the presence of animals) bite humans. Like the bites on pets, human flea bites will be evinced as small, scabby, raised red dots that itch. Often these will be seen on legs and ankles, after walking through an infested area. Flea Life Cycle and Biology The flea has a four stage life cycle: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Typically, you will become familiar with the adult, which without the aid of a magnifying glass, will appear to be a small moving black speck. His hard exoskeleton makes him nearly impossible to smash with a finger. Unlike ants or other small crawling insects, the adult flea jumps. Each female adult flea produces on the order of 300 eggs, so accordingly, one flea can quickly create a menacing infestation. There are fewer larvae and pupae, but they usually number more than adults, so any control measure must address them. One major caveat to effective control exists: no available pesticides can target the cocooned pupae with measurable success.

103. Pets And Flea Control Products The eradication of fleas from our animals and our homes necessitates the use of products containing insecticides, either in the form of a mousse, spotons http://www.vetprof.com/clientinfo/pets-fleaproducts.html

Pets and Flea Control Products Fleas can be a major problem for pet owners. Not only are these tiny creatures a nuisance, they are also the cause of many diseases such as flea anemia, flea bite dermatitis, and tapeworm infestation. Therefore, strict flea control is a necessary step in the health care of any animal. The eradication of fleas from our animals and our homes necessitates the use of products containing insecticides, either in the form of a mousse, spot-ons, oral suspensions, powders or spray mists. While there are many safe insecticide products available for use on pets, caution must be used. Pet owners should be careful when using flea products on or around their animals. Products should be used strictly according to their label directions. The following are some guidelines for pet owners to follow when choosing and applying a flea control product: Never use insecticides on very young, pregnant, debilitated, or elderly animals without consulting your veterinarian. With such pets, you may want to consider avoiding the use of some insecticides directly on your pet. Instead, you could comb the fleas off the animal with a flea comb then submerge the fleas in a small container of soapy water. This would also be a good alternative for pets that love being groomed but who violently refuse baths or the application of a spray. 2. Before using ANY product on your pet

104. Entomology And Pest Management fleas are wingless, hardbodied insects. Their flattened body allows them to move easily through hair. Understanding the life cycle http://www.hcs.ohio-state.edu/mg/manual/ent4.htm

ENTOMOLOGY AND PEST MANAGEMENT KEY CONCEPTS I. Arthropods Insects Other arthropods II. Insect Pests of Houses, Pets and Humans Household pests Wood destroyers Fleas Bees and wasps Insects as disease vectors Incidental invaders III. Pest Management ... Return to Introduction INSECT PESTS OF HOUSES, PETS, AND HUMANS FLEAS Fleas are important pests in Ohio. They are usually active from July to October, but can be a problem year-round if they take up residence indoors. Fleas can transmit diseases to humans and tapeworms to dogs and cats. They cause irritating bites on pets, domestic animals and people. Fleas are wingless, hard-bodied insects. Their flattened body allows them to move easily through hair. Understanding the life cycle of fleas helps with control. Control of flea problems involves treatment of the infested pet, the house and the yard. Flea collars do not effectively get rid of an existing infestation; however, they can help prevent infestation on pets. Fact Sheet 2081 gives information on biological and botanical products for control and explains the flea life cycle. Pest control professionals also can treat effectively for fleas.

105. PNW Insects - Fleas To Poisonous Spiders According to the best current information, outdoor insecticide treatments are unnecessary and of little value. This is because fleas are nest parasites. http://insects.ippc.orst.edu/pnw/insects?19PUBH02.dat

106. BUBL LINK / 5:15 Internet Resources: Insects Fan, Virginia Tech Subjects insects, pest control DeweyClass 595.728 ResourceType index Location usa Last checked 20000531 Insects on WWW fleas Set of http://bubl.ac.uk/link/i/insects.htm

BUBL LINK / 5:15 Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus A-Z ... About Insects A-Z Index Titles Descriptions 3-D Insects Ants of West Africa Arthropods Book of Insect Records ... World Bumble Bees Page last updated: 17 March 2003 Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk 3-D Insects A collection of three dimensional images of insects. Includes beetle, ant, mantis, flea, and wasp. Each section contains several pointers to relevant information about the insect. VRML and QuickTime movie format is used. Author: Alexei A Sharov, Virginia Tech Department of Entomology Subjects: beetles, insects DeweyClass: ResourceType: documents, moving images Location: usa Last checked: Ants of West Africa Catalogue of ants found in West Africa, including a paper about their significance to tree crops such as cocoa. Assists those wishing to identify ant species, through diagrams, illustrations and exploration of relationships between species. Author: Brian Taylor, Nottingham University Subjects: african studies, insects DeweyClass: ResourceType: document Location: uk Last checked: Arthropods Set of links to Internet resources relevant to arthropods, with links to several checklists of species.

107. Flea Control Products And Poisons Affecting Pets (Dogs And Cats) Are Displayed I You may want to consider avoiding the use of some insecticides directly on your pet. Instead, you could comb the fleas off the animal with a flea comb then http://www.thepetcenter.com/wai/poi_AFandT.html

ThePetCenter.com The Internet Animal Hospital Your pet health care website written by veterinarians ...and for the Internet's biggest inventory of pet foods, visit PETS AND POISONS Pets and Flea Control Products Presented by ThePetCenter.com With permission from Jill A. Richardson, D.V.M., Public and Professional Relations ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center An Allied Agency of the University of Illinois The following are some guidelines for pet owners to follow when choosing and applying a flea control product: Never use insecticides on very young, pregnant, debilitated, or elderly animals without consulting your veterinarian. You may want to consider avoiding the use of some insecticides directly on your pet. Instead, you could comb the fleas off the animal with a flea comb then submerge the fleas in a small container of soapy water. This would also be a good alternative for pets that love being groomed but who violently refuse baths or the application of a spray. Before using ANY product on your pet read the label instructions completely. If you do not completely understand the instructions, you should contact the manufacturer or your veterinarian for clarification. Observe the species and age requirements listed on the label. NEVER use a product labeled " for use on dogs only " on your cats.

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