Topical application as a method for comparing the effectiveness of insecticides against cat flea (Siphonaptera: Pulicidae)

Journal of Medical Entomology

Volumn 38, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 193-196

  Moyses, Eric W ^a   Gfeller, Fritz J ^a  

^a NOVARTIS PHARMA AG   (Switzerland)

Author keywords

Ctenocephalides felis; Efficacy; Topical, insecticide

Indexed keywords

INSECTICIDE;

ANIMAL; ARTICLE; BIOASSAY; CAT; COMPARATIVE STUDY; FLEA; INSECT CONTROL; METHODOLOGY;

ANIMALS; BIOLOGICAL ASSAY; CATS; FLEAS; INSECT CONTROL; INSECTICIDES;

EID: 0035290295     PISSN: 00222585     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1603/0022-2585-38.2.193     Document Type: Article

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