ANSC 1001 Study Guide - Final Guide: Nitenpyram, Methoprene, Selamectin
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Treating the pet: areas to control fleas. Treati(cid:374)g the pet"s e(cid:374)viro(cid:374)(cid:373)e(cid:374)t: key questions to ask. Is anyone i the house getting flea-bitten: treating the pet. + within 12-24 hours, 98%-100% of fleas have died. + repeated monthly to significantly help control fleas on the pet. + excellent product at all levels of severity. Imidacloprid can be reduced with bathing (not ideal for pets bathed frequently) + beneficial on cats due to its ease and stress-free application and because most pet owners will not bathe cats on a regular basis. + adds permethrin to repel and kill ticks and mosquitoes on dogs. Ingredients begin to affect pests on contact, leading to rapid paralysis and death of the parasite. + active ingredients like fipronil and methoprene (more water resistant) + helps to control ticks and sarcoptic mange mites. + proven to be safe in pregnant and lactating pets. + safe to use on puppies or kittens 8 weeks and up.
