FLEA CONTROL - AN OVERVIEW OF TREATMENT CONCEPTS FOR NORTH-AMERICA

The approach to flea control emphasizes the importance of interrelatio nships between veterinarian and pet owner requiring knowledge of the u nique environment of individual cases. A review of common parasiticide s is briefly presented listing active ingredients and their classifica tion. Concepts of developing a flea control program are presented that include aspects of inside and outside flea control as well as product s and methods used to treat the pet. Newer products used in flea contr ol are reviewed including insect growth regulators, insect development inhibitors, nematode treatment and berate compounds.