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the most common _ flea
domestic
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_ eyes well developed
Compound
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Compound eyes well _
developed
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eggs are _ and not glued to the
hairs or body but are deposited on or between hairs,
or in the nest or bedding material
smooth
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eggs are smooth and not _ to the
hairs or body but are deposited on or between hairs,
or in the nest or bedding material
glued
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eggs are smooth and not glued to the
_ or body but are deposited on or between hairs,
or in the nest or bedding material
hairs
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eggs are smooth and not glued to the
hairs or _ but are deposited on or between hairs,
or in the nest or bedding material
body
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eggs are smooth and not glued to the
hairs or body but are deposited _ or _ hairs,
or in the nest or bedding material
on or between
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eggs are smooth and not glued to the
hairs or body but are deposited on or between hairs,
or in the _ or bedding material
nest
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eggs are smooth and not glued to the
hairs or body but are deposited on or between hairs,
or in the nest or _ material
bedding
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eggs deposited on the animal either _ or are shaken off,
fall
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eggs deposited on the animal either fall or are _ _
shaken off
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are frequently found in _ and _ where pets sleep or frequent.
cracks and crevices
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are frequently found in cracks and crevices where pets _ or _
sleep or frequent
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Eggs are _, whitish, and about 1/64 inch
oval
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Eggs are oval, _, and about 1/64 inch
whitish
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Eggs are oval, whitish, and about NUMBER inch
1/64 inch
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Eggs usually hatch in about NUMBER days (range 1-12 days).
2 days
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Eggs usually hatch in about 2 days (range NUMBER-NUMBER days).
1-12 days
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Flea larvae move about using the _ rings and abdominal struts/hooks
setal
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Flea larvae move about using the setal rings and abdominal struts/_
hooks
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Flea larvae have _ mouthparts and feed on
organic debris but almost all require
dried fecal blood in order to complete development
chewing
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Flea larvae have chewing mouthparts and feed on
_ _ but almost all require
dried fecal blood in order to complete development
organic debris
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Flea larvae have chewing mouthparts and feed on
organic debris but almost all require
_ _ _ in order to complete development
dried fecal blood
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Flea larvae have chewing mouthparts and feed on
organic debris but almost all require
dried fecal blood in order to _ _
complete development
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Flea larvae do not _ but feed on adult flea fecal blood
bite
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Flea larvae do not bite but feed on adult _ _ _
flea fecal blood
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Flea larvae require high relative humidity (NUMBER-95%) and
1-2 weeks to several months to go through 3 instars
45%
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Flea larvae require high relative humidity (45-NUMBER%) and
1-2 weeks to several months to go through 3 instars
95%
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Last instar larvae then spin a cocoon and
incorporate surrounding _ on its
surface which provides camouflage
debris
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Last instar larvae then spin a cocoon and
incorporate surrounding debris on its
surface which provides _
camouflage
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pre-emerged adult remains in the cocoon for up to 20 weeks,
where it is protected from adverse conditions, including _
pesticides
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emerge from the cocoon by mechanical _ of the cocoon,
an increase in temperature, and possibly vibrations
depression
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emerge from the cocoon by mechanical depression of the cocoon,
an increase in _, and possibly vibrations
temperature
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emerge from the cocoon by mechanical depression of the cocoon,
an increase in temperature, and possibly _
vibrations
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Larvae and pupae are typically found where the animal _ or _
sleeps or frequents
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Adults usually begin to seek a blood meal on the _ day after emergence
second
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Adults but can live for _ _ on their stored body fat
several months
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Adults but can live for several months on their _ _ _
stored body fat
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spend all of their time on the _,
feeding, mating, and laying eggs, unless dislodged
host
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spend all of their time on the host,
_, mating, and laying eggs, unless dislodged
feeding
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spend all of their time on the host,
feeding, _, and laying eggs, unless dislodged
mating
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spend all of their time on the host,
feeding, mating, and _ _, unless dislodged
laying eggs
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spend all of their time on the host,
feeding, mating, and laying eggs, unless _
dislodged
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adults usually live only _ _ because
normal cat grooming removes up to 50% of the fleas;
otherwise, they can survive about a year.
several days
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adults usually live only several days because
normal cat _ removes up to 50% of the fleas;
otherwise, they can survive about a year.
grooming
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adults usually live only several days because
normal cat grooming removes up to NUMBER% of the fleas;
otherwise, they can survive about a year.
50%
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adults usually live only several days because
normal cat grooming removes up to 50% of the fleas;
otherwise, they can survive about _ _
a year
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may transmit _ and murine typhus
plague
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may transmit plague and _ _
murine typhus
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Cat fleas serve as intermediate hosts of the _ tapeworm,
and the rodent tapeworm
dog tapeworm
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Cat fleas serve as intermediate hosts of the dog tapeworm,
and the _ tapeworm
rodent tapeworm
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_ occasionally infest humans, especially very young children
tapeworms
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_ tapeworm commonly infests cats that spend time outdoors
dog tapeworm
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dog tapeworm commonly infests _ that spend time outdoors
cats
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dog tapeworm commonly infests cats that _ _ _
spend time outdoors
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It is not necessary _ in order to have fleas present
to have pets in the building
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fleas can jump about 6 inch vertically,
they can easily hitch a ride on shoes, trousers, etc.
6 inch
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fleas can jump about 6 inch vertically,
they can
easily hitch a ride on shoes, trousers, etc.
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if the building has been vacant, fleas can still be present because
fleas have long _ _
pupal period
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if the building has been vacant, fleas can still be present because
adults can
live for months without food
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if the building has been vacant, fleas can still be present because
fleas have not been removed via
vacuuming
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fleas are normally removed from the interior environment by
taking up residence on the pet(s).
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are typically found where animals
sleep or frequent
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are typically found where _ accumulate
where eggs and adult fecal blood accumulate
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larvae can be found in areas with _ which is necessary for their survival
high moisture
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Flea larvae die at relative humidities below NUMBER% and above 95%,
below 45%
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Flea larvae die at relative humidities below 45% and above NUMBER%,
above 95%
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are rarely found outdoors in _ climates
arid
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Larvae fail to develop at temperatures below NUMBER°F and at or above 95°F.
below 55°F
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Larvae fail to develop at temperatures below 55°F and at or above NUMBER°F.
above 95°F
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Flea control is a NUMBER-part process.
4 part
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 1 =
entry prevention of host wild animal
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 2 =
pet flea treatment
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 3 =
sanitation
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 3 = a) sanitation b) IGR treatment
Cover _ and turn off the _ prior to the treatment
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 3 = a) sanitation b) IGR treatment
IGR be used on the _ treatment and reapplied
every 3-6 months throughout the flea season
initial
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 3 = a) sanitation b) IGR treatment
IGR be used on the initial treatment and reapplied
every _-_ months throughout the flea season
3-6 months
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 3 = a) sanitation b) IGR treatment
IGR be used on the initial treatment and reapplied
every 3-6 months throughout the _ _
flea season
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Flea control, 4-part process,
For problem accounts, it is recommended that the IGR alone be
applied prior _ as a preventative measure.
to the beginning of the next flea season
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Flea control, 4-part process,
IGR... Since vacuuming has little effect on _ deposits,
advise the customer to vacuum several times during the
first 7-10 days after treatment
residual
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Flea control, 4-part process,
IGR... Since vacuuming has little effect on _ deposits,
advise the customer to vacuum _ times during the
first 7-10 days after treatment
several
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Flea control, 4-part process,
IGR... Since vacuuming has little effect on _ deposits,
advise the customer to vacuum several times during the
first _-_ days after treatment
7-10
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Flea control, 4-part process,
some pesticide sprays (microencapsulated formulations) tend to
stimulate fleas to _ from their cocoon
emerge
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Flea control, 4-part process,
some pesticide sprays (_ formulations) tend to
stimulate fleas to emerge from their cocoon
microencapsulated
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4) =
outdoor treatment
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4) = outdoor treatment consists of treating with a pesticide and _-stable IGR,
light-stable IGR
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
every place the animal _ _ or _
rests, naps, or sleeps
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
_ treatment is often helpful, especially if
overall treatment is not going to be done.
band
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
band treatment is often helpful, especially if
_ treatment is not going to be done.
overall
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
_ treatment is applied in a 6-10 foot band around
the perimeter of the building
band
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
band treatment is applied in a _-_ foot band around
the perimeter of the building
6-10 foot band
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
For dogs confined to a _ -_ yard, also treat the
3-4 feet adjacent to the fence on the side to which the dog has access
fenced-in
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
For dogs confined to a fenced-in yard, also treat the
_-_ feet adjacent to the fence on the side to which the dog has access
3-4 feet
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
For dogs confined to a fenced-in yard, also treat the
3-4 feet adjacent to the fence on the side to which the dog has _
access
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
If the _ is severe, overall yard treatment may
be required and an appropriately labeled pesticide should be used
infestation
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
If the infestation is severe, _ yard treatment may
be required and an appropriately labeled pesticide should be used
overall
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
_ and _ formulations are particularly effective outdoors.
Wettable powder and microencapsulated
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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
_ and _ formulations are particularly effective outdoors.
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