21. Fleas- UC Pest Management Guidelines The most effective products contain one of the insect growth regulators methopreneor pyriproxyfen. fleas are known to build up resistance to insecticides, so http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7419.html

UC Pest Management Guidelines FLEAS Published: 11/00 IN THIS GUIDELINE: IDENTIFICATION LIFE CYCLE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH FLEAS MANAGEMENT ... GLOSSARY Cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) are frequently encountered in homes and are common pests on domestic cats and dogs. Dog fleas (Ctenocephalides canis) look like cat fleas, but are rare in California. Sticktight fleas (Echidnophaga gallinacea) can become a problem when pets frequent areas near poultry. Female sticktight fleas firmly attach themselves around the ears and eyes of their host. Fleas on either cats or dogs in California are most likely cat fleas. IDENTIFICATION Adult fleas are very small insects (up to 1/8 inch), so it is difficult to see a number of the characteristics used to describe them. These reddish brown to black, wingless insects are compressed from side to side so that they look like they are walking "on edge." They have piercing-sucking mouthparts through which they obtain blood meals from their hosts. Flea larvae are tiny (up to 3/16 inch long), hairy, and wormlike with a distinct, brownish head, but no eyes or legs.

22. Cure-all Pest Control - Insect And Pest Control And Prevention - Fleas fleas. A newly hatched adult flea is unfed, small, black and aggressive the largeradult fleas have had a blood meal and may be laying eggs on your pet. http://www.cureallpest.com.au/Prevention7.htm

FLEAS The life cycle of the flea is similar to that of a moth - egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (cocoon) and adult. A newly hatched adult flea is unfed, small, black and aggressive: the larger adult fleas have had a blood meal and may be laying eggs on your pet. For every flea on your pet there may be hundreds waiting to emerge. In summer, a flea may be ready to hatch from the pupa about 7-14 days after it is formed. This hatching is triggered by movement. In a vacant house, a flea can remain dormant in its pupa for more than 18 months. Fleas will continue to hatch from their pupae after the pest control treatment, unfortunately insecticides cannot penetrate the flea pupal case. The adult flea will die after a few hours contact with the residual treatment - both on your pet and in the environment. Householders sometimes believe flea treatments are ineffective because the pupae are quite resistant to chemical treatment and fleas continue to emerge from pupal cases even after being treated. Ten fleas can potentially reproduce to 250, 000 in only 30 days. Latest research shows that adult fleas do not leave the pet to lay eggs. The white eggs are laid on the pet and fall onto the ground, carpet etc. The eggs hatch and small, blind larvae emerge. These larvae move away from the light, burrowing down into the carpet, cracks in the floor or soil. Here they feed on protein, such as flea droppings of partly digested blood, and moult three times before pupating. The larva changes into the adult in the pupa.

23. Fleas, Ticks, And Chiggers -- The Bug Stomper - Automatic Insect Control System The Bug Stomper AUTOMATIC insect CONTROL SYSTEMS fleas, Ticks and Chiggers the most common biting insects found around and in the home. http://www.thebugstomper.com/fleas_ticks_chiggers.htm

Home Products Services Distributorships ... Our Guarantee ] [ About Us ] [ Contact Us Service Request The Bug Stomper AUTOMATIC INSECT CONTROL SYSTEMS Fleas Ticks and Chiggers ...the most common biting insects found around and in the home. MOSQUITOES HOUSE FLIES GNATS WASPS ... DEER FLIES The BUGSTOMPER AUTOMATIC INSECT CONTROL SYSTEM and other Bugstomper products can help protect you, your home, pets and livestock from flea, tick and chigger infestations and, each, is very economical. Phone us, at 1-318-539-5608 or TOLL FREE at 1-800-452-0367, or e-mail us for more information, including a FREE ESTIMATE. Return to Top MOSQUITOES HOUSE FLIES GNATS ... DEER FLIES The BUGSTOMPER AUTOMATIC INSECT CONTROL SYSTEM and other Bugstomper products can help protect you, your home, pets and livestock from flea, tick and chigger infestations and, each, is very economical. Phone us, at 1-318-539-5608 or TOLL FREE at 1-800-452-0367, or e-mail us for more information, including a FREE ESTIMATE. Return to Top MOSQUITOES HOUSE FLIES GNATS ... DEER FLIES Fleas... Fleas infest mammals and birds. They feed on blood. More than 2,400 species are known, worldwide, however only a few species feed regularly on dogs and cats. The most common flea species found on both dogs and cats and in our homes is the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis. Adult male cat fleas are only about 1 /12 to 1 /8 inch long (2 to 3 millimeters); blood-engorged females range up to 1 /5 inch long (4 to 5 millimeters). Newly hatched fleas are dark brown, while the color of older fleas tends to be lighter brown or slightly orange, as in activly reproducing females. Fleas develop by complete metamorphosis; from egg, to larva, to pupa (cocoon), and adult.

24. MICROSCOPY-UK / MICSCAPE - Insect Insights. Insect Eyes. Honeybee Legs. insect INSIGHTS. by Dave Walker. fleas seem to get a 'bad press', which is hardlysurprising as they are unwanted 'guests' on our pets or in our houses. http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artjun98/insecin2.html

INSECT INSIGHTS by Dave Walker This month - flea circus! T he second in an occasional series which takes a look at some of the features and fascinating adaptations of insects which can be easily seen with a low power microscope. Suppliers of prepared slides of the subjects discussed are provided. (See footnote if animated flea circus left isn't displayed). Fleas seem to get a 'bad press', which is hardly surprising as they are unwanted 'guests' on our pets or in our houses. They are or have been the vectors of a number of serious diseases including Bubonic Plague, i.e. the Black Death of the Middle Ages which killed one quarter of the population of Europe. However, they are amazing insects and as we like to celebrate the wonders of the miniature world 'warts and all' here on Micscape, this month we take a closer look at these fascinating critters. Flea factfile - some itchy facts about fleas fleas are wingless, blood-sucking insects of the Order Siphonaptera there are over 1600 species known and they are found from the Arctic Circle to the Arabian deserts the adult flea varies in length from 1 to 10mm (whoa, I'll stay well clear of a flea 1cm long, does anyone know where the largest species lives?).

25. Indoor Insect / Fleas SOLUTION CENTER. Looking for a solution? Ask Dragon! INDOOR INSECTS. http://12.98.152.24/fleasindoor.htm

SOLUTION CENTER Looking for a solution? Ask Dragon! INDOOR INSECTS Got Fleas? Product Solutions: Flying Insect Spray Home Pest Control Remarks: Nuisance pests of domestic animals and humans. Some species carry and spread lyme disease. Areas frequented by domestic pets should be treated for control. During treatment, do not allow humans or pets into the area until the pesticide has thoroughly dried.

26. Outdoor Insect / Fleas Additional Comments A pest of humans and domestic animals. fleas havetough exoskeletons, which make them difficult to kill. infested http://12.98.152.24/fleas.htm

SOLUTION CENTER Looking for a solution? Ask Dragon! OUTDOOR INSECTS Got Fleas? Product Solutions: Rotenone Pyrethrin 25% Diazinon Insect Spray Blue Dragon Garden Dust Rotenone 1% Dust ... 5% Diazinon Granules Where You'll Find Them Lawns, pet areas Additional Comments: A pest of humans and domestic animals. fleas have tough exoskeletons, which make them difficult to kill. infested areas should be thoroughly cleaned after treatment has been applied.

27. Fleas - Fleas Service fleas Flea control in your home is achieved through application of an approvedinsecticide (which kills adult fleas) and an insect Growth Regulator (or http://www.growinglifestyle.com/h/pest/flea/

GARDENING HOME IMPROVEMENT PESTS PETS ... Fleas Fleas Found 24 articles. Displaying articles 1 to 20: Fleas Flea control in your home is achieved through application of an approved insecticide (which kills adult fleas) and an Insect Growth Regulator (or IGR) which prevents flea eggs from becoming jumping, biting, reproducing adults. We suggest using Suspend ... Professional Pest Control Products In frame New window Ipm Tactics For Flea Control Fleas are holometabolous (complete metamorphosis) insects having an egg, larval, pupal, and adult stage much like a butterfly. In order for proper egg development, female fleas must ingest a blood meal from a host such as a cat or dog. Usually a flea ... Alabama Cooperative Extension Service In frame New window Fleas Female cat fleas remain on the host (unlike most other fleas) and lay about 20 to 30 eggs per day on the animal. Cat flea eggs are pearly white, oval, and about 1/32 inch long. The eggs are smooth; they readily fall from the pet and land on surfaces ... University of California IPM In frame New window Fleas, Hyg-2081

28. DIY Article Ask your veterinarian about new products such as insectgrowth regulators, whichinterrupt the growth cycle of fleas so larvae won't turn into adults. http://www.diynet.com/DIY/article/0,2058,631,00.html

Home Categories Automotive Home Improvement Project Index Newsletter ... Episode DIR-120 Insect Control From " Ready for Spring and Summer " Episode DIR-120 Figure A Insects and other pests can be a real hassle during the warmer months. Here are a few tips to help you minimize the intrusion from these unwanted visitors. A caulk gun ( figure A ) is very helpful in keeping pests out of the house. Caulk around as many openings as possible. Pay particular attention to door frames, foundations and windows. Keep all dry goods in airtight containers. Clean spills promptly. Residue from sweet drinks can attract ants. Wash your dishes regularly, and empty your garbage frequently to keep food waste from attracting flies and ants. New houseplants sometimes harbor insects. Keep new plants isolated from your other plants. Coping With Fleas Fleas can be a real problem in spring and summer. When the temperature and humidity begin to rise, adult fleas begin to emerge. To deal with flea problems, start with your pets. Use a gentle flea-control shampoo and work the suds well into the animal's fur. Then rinse well. Never use shampoo designed for humans on your pets. It can irritate their skin. Insecticidal soaps such as those containing citrus oils can be very effective in helping to control flea problems.

29. Converted Document Identification and biology of fleas, includes control methods from University of Colorado.Category Science Biology Animalia Arthropoda insecta fleas...... ineffective. insect Growth Regulators A new technology in the managementof fleas is the use of insect growth regulators (IGRs). These http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/IPM/natparks/fleas.html

Fleas This module is intended to serve as a source of basic information needed to implement an integrated pest management program for fleas. Any pest management plan or activity must be formulated within the framework of the management zones where it will be implemented. Full consideration must be given to threatened and endangered species, natural and cultural resources, human health and safety, and the legal mandates of the individual parks. Recommendations in this module must be evaluated and applied in relation to these broader considerations. Although there are over 250 species of fleas described in North America (Pratt 1957), only a few are commonly encountered by humans with enough frequency to be considered pests (Ehman and Story 1982). These include the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis (Bouche), the dog flea, C. canis (Curtis), the human flea, Pulex irritans (L), and the oriental rat flea, Xenopsylla cheopis (Rothschild). Other species, such as the rabbit flea, Cediopsylla symplex , the mouse flea, Ctenopsyllus segnis , the ground squirrel flea Diamanus montanus (Baker), and

30. IPCO Network Pest And Insect Information Boucher fleas are one of the more important groups of insect pests because theynot only cause discomfort by biting, but they can transmit several diseases. http://www.ipconetwork.org/pests/bsshow.mv?g.rcno=30

31. URBAN INSECT CONTROL Remarks New insect Growth Regulator (IGR) given to the pet in a monthly pill. TheIGR is circulated through the pet's blood. When adult fleas feed on treated http://cufan.clemson.edu/pestmgmtguide/documents\URBAN INSECT COFLEAS.htm

URBAN INSECT CONTROL Eric P. Benson and Patricia A. Zungoli, Extension Urban Entomologists (For PCO Liscensed Applicators) FLEAS General Instructions: Prevention is the key to proper flea control. If you had a problem the past year, consider calling a professional pest control operator no later than the end of March to initiate a program. If not using a professional, homeowners should also begin their own flea control program no later than the end of March to avoid heavy flea populations. Proper control of fleas on pets, as well as on pet bedding and resting areas on the same day, is a must for lasting control. Vacuum carpets thoroughly with a beater-brush attachment to take up eggs and larval food source in carpet before treating carpet. Dispose of vacuum cleaner bag outside the house immediately. Vacuum at least twice a week until flea populations subside. Steam cleaning carpets will also help decrease flea populations, especially in the absence of pets. Concentrate treatment on pet and pet resting areas. In recent years, several products have been developed as pills, sprays or topical spot treatments. These treatments enter the pet's body and circulate through the dog's or cat's blood. When adult fleas feed on treated blood, the fleas die or are unable to produce eggs, thus breaking the fleas life-cycle. These products are available from veterinarians.

32. Healthy Pet | Common Health Problems: The Battle Of The Fleas The Battle of the fleas, The flea is a hardy insect with a lifespan of six to 12months. During that time, a pair of fleas could produce millions of offspring. http://www.healthypet.com/Library/cat_dog_health-18.html

Common Health Problems: The Battle of the Fleas The flea is a hardy insect with a lifespan of six to 12 months. During that time, a pair of fleas could produce millions of offspring. Fleas have survived millions of years in a variety of environments. Some species can leap 15 to 36 inches high. That's equivalent to a man jumping over the 555-foot Washington Monument. All that may be admirable, but fleas on your pet or in your household aren't. Fleas can cause reactions in your pet varying from a mild skin irritation to a severe allergic reaction. Because fleas feed on blood, an extreme infestation can cause anemia or even death in animals. All cats and dogs, and other mammals, too, are susceptible to flea infestations, except for some that live in high elevations or in extremely dry environments. Whether or not you actually see fleas on your pet, they may be there. Scratching, scabs and dark specs, or "flea dirt," found on the skin can all be signs that your pet has become the unwitting host for a family of fleas. Fleas can carry tapeworms, too. If you notice small white rice-like things in your pet's feces or in the hair around his anus, your pet probably has tapeworms, which means he may also have fleas. In extreme cases, an animal may be lethargic and its lips and gums pale. To battle flea infestation requires patience and perseverance, so put on your armor and get to it! Because the life cycle of a flea is three to four weeks, it will take at least that long to completely rid your pet and its environment of the enemy. Different flea control products work in different ways, have varying levels of effectiveness and kill different flea stages (eggs, larvae and/or adults). You'll need to use a combination of products at the same time to be effective.

33. E-fleas.com: Information About Fleas And Flea Control Other Approaches insect growth regulators mimic the insect juvenile growthhormone and therefore prevent the development of adult fleas. http://www.e-fleas.com/

Healthcare professionals and scientists have carefully prepared this ALtruis Biomedical Network-affiliated site, intended for informational purposes only Partners: Natural Products Organophosphates IGR Of the some 2,000 flea species, most are parasites of mammals. Historically fleas have had a great impact as transmitters of the bacteria Yersinia pestis ) that causes the plague . Fleas are bilaterally flattened, commonly reddish black, and wingless. Fleas go through a four stage life cycle: eggs, larvae, pupae, and adult. The adults feed by sucking blood from the host. Slightly raised and red spot on the skin that itches is often the result of a flea bite. The larvae feed on debris and flea droppings on the bedding. Fleas normally require warm humid conditions to develop from larvae. The adult female can lay up to 200-600 eggs (in a lifetime) that will develop into larvae in two to several weeks dependent on temperature, humidity, food and species. The larvae develop into pupae that then develop into adults in a week or two. All these stages of the flea life cycle will be found anywhere in the pets environment. Seeing an adult is indicative of a larger problem. Fleas are amazing jumpers. For example, common fleas can jump some 33 cm high. The oriental rat flea can jump more than 100 times its body length.

34. Pediatric Advisor 2002.1: Itchy Or Painful Insect Bites animal outdoors. Careful daily vacuuming will usually capture anyremaining fleas. Precautions with DEET insect repellents insect http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/pa/pa_insectis_hhg.htm

Pediatric Health Topics All Health Topics Mott Children's Hospital Pediatric Services ... Find a UMHS Doctor Search Pediatric Topics Search All Topics T his information is not a tool for self-diagnosis or a substitute for medical treatment. You should speak to your physician or make an appointment to be seen if you have questions or concerns about this information or your medical condition. ( En Espanol McKesson Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 2002.1 Itchy or Painful Insect Bites What insects cause itchy or painful bites? Bites of mosquitoes, chiggers (harvest mites), fleas, and bedbugs usually cause itchy, red bumps. The size of the swelling can vary from a dot to a centimeter (half inch). The larger size does not mean that your child is allergic to the insect bite. Mosquito bites near the eye usually cause massive swelling for 2 days. Clues that a bite is a mosquito bite are itchiness, a central raised dot in the swelling, presence of the bite on a surface not covered by clothing, summertime, and the child's being an infant (because an infant can't protect himself). Some mosquito bites in sensitive children form hard lumps that last for months. In contrast to mosquitoes, fleas and bedbugs don't fly; therefore, they crawl under clothing to nibble. Flea bites often turn into little blisters in young children. Bites of horseflies, deerflies, gnats, fire ants, harvester ants, blister beetles, and centipedes usually cause a painful, red bump. Within a few hours, fire ant bites change to blisters or pimples.

35. Flea Bites Of all insect or arthropod bites, flea bites are among the most common. Childrenmay be bitten by human, cat, or dog fleas (insect family Pulicidae). http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/F/flea_bites.html

Help for sleepless parents Encyclopedia Index F flea bites Search flea bites Of all insect or arthropod bites, flea bites are among the most common. Children may be bitten by human, cat, or dog fleas (insect family Pulicidae Fleas lay their eggs in dusty areas, rugs, and cracks between floorboards. The eggs hatch and produce larvae that then form cocoons. The cocoons lie dormant and can live for up to a year. The adult flea emerges in response to vibrations from footsteps. This accounts for the unpleasant surprize people sometimes get when they occupy a house that has stood empty for a number of months. Once hatched, adult dog fleas can live for up to two months without a blood meal. They are more likely to bite humans if they do not have a dog around to bite. The bites are grouped in lines or clusters, often on the legs or ankles. If you suspect flea bites on your children, you may not find fleas on your pet. A more reliable test is to and examine the residue for fleas, their eggs, larvae or droppings. Your veterinarian can help you with this.

36. Orkin Website - Education And Fun - Insect Myths Tips Trivia - Flea Tipsl To keep your family and pets safe from fleas, here's what you need to know Theirneed for blood fleas require blood to survive and reproduce. http://www.orkin.com/education/myth6.htm

To keep your family and pets safe from fleas, here's what you need to know... Reproduction: Fleas can reproduce rapidly at room temperature, making your home an ideal year-round environment. Their need for blood: Fleas require blood to survive and reproduce. In the absence of a pet, humans become the flea's blood meal. The threat of disease: Fleas are capable of transmitting disease to both people and pets fleas can carry typhus, tapeworms and other diseases. Refuge: Fleas go deep within the confines of carpeting, rugs, upholstery and in pet bedding, making their elimination extremely difficult. Natural protection: Fleas are naturally protected from pesticides during various states of their life cycle. Most pesticides only kill fleas in their larval and adult stages, leaving the unhatched eggs and pupae to survive, develop and reproduce. 1. Egg 2. Larva 3. Pupa 4. Adult Flea eggs can lay dormant for up to 90 days before hatching Do-it-yourself ineffectiveness: Orkin does what sprays and bombs can't - using a combination of advanced equipment and techniques, for effective control throughout the flea season. Orkin's Flea Control Program involves a coordinated effort between the homeowner and the Orkin Technician. More than one visit may be required to gain control of the problem due to the protective stages of the flea cycle.

37. Orkin Website - Education And Fun - Insect Myths Tips Trivia - Flea Trivia fleas can transmit a number of diseases, including epidemic typhus and bubonicplague. fleas are generally less than threesixteenth of an inch long. http://www.orkin.com/education/myth11.htm

Fleas can transmit a number of diseases, including epidemic typhus and bubonic plague. Fleas also carry tapeworms from dogs and rodents and occasionally transmit them to humans. Fleas are generally less than three-sixteenth of an inch long. More than 2,400 flea species exist worldwide. The lifespan of fleas on dogs is usually more than 100 days, in which time a pair of fleas and their descendants can produce millions of offspring. A female flea consumes 15 times its body weight in blood daily. Fleas are attracted to animals by body heat, movement, and the carbon dioxide they exhale. Fleas accelerate the equivalent of 50 times faster than a space shuttle does after liftoff. Fleas can jump up to 150 times the length of their bodies - sideways or up - equivalent to a person jumping nearly a thousand feet.

38. Dogs - Insect Repellants - General insecticidal Spray, Musca Ban insecticidal Spray insect repellent for flies andmosquitoes on horses, dogs, cattle and pigs; fleas and lice on dogs and cats. http://www.petalia.com.au/templates/prodlist.cfm?specie=Dogs&category=79

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40. Insect Bites -- Children: XtraMSN Health insect bites can be single or multiple, depending on the feeding habits of theinsect concerned. For example, fleas may produce multiple bites, while a http://xtramsn.co.nz/health/0,,8065-1669924,00.html

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