FIELD GUIDE CAT FLEA

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the most common _ flea

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_ eyes well developed

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Compound eyes well _

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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eggs deposited on the animal either _ or are shaken off,

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eggs deposited on the animal either fall or are _ _

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are frequently found in _ and _ where pets sleep or frequent.

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are frequently found in cracks and crevices where pets _ or _

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Eggs are _, whitish, and about 1/64 inch

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Eggs are oval, _, and about 1/64 inch

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Eggs are oval, whitish, and about NUMBER inch

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Eggs usually hatch in about NUMBER days (range 1-12 days).

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Eggs usually hatch in about 2 days (range NUMBER-NUMBER days).

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Flea larvae move about using the _ rings and abdominal struts/hooks

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Flea larvae move about using the setal rings and abdominal struts/_

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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

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Flea larvae have chewing mouthparts and feed on
_ _ but almost all require
dried fecal blood in order to complete development

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Flea larvae have chewing mouthparts and feed on
organic debris but almost all require
_ _ _ in order to complete development

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Flea larvae have chewing mouthparts and feed on
organic debris but almost all require
dried fecal blood in order to _ _

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Flea larvae do not _ but feed on adult flea fecal blood

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Flea larvae do not bite but feed on adult _ _ _

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Flea larvae require high relative humidity (NUMBER-95%) and
1-2 weeks to several months to go through 3 instars

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Flea larvae require high relative humidity (45-NUMBER%) and
1-2 weeks to several months to go through 3 instars

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Last instar larvae then spin a cocoon and
incorporate surrounding _ on its
surface which provides camouflage

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Last instar larvae then spin a cocoon and
incorporate surrounding debris on its
surface which provides _

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pre-emerged adult remains in the cocoon for up to 20 weeks,
where it is protected from adverse conditions, including _

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emerge from the cocoon by mechanical _ of the cocoon,
an increase in temperature, and possibly vibrations

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emerge from the cocoon by mechanical depression of the cocoon,
an increase in _, and possibly vibrations

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emerge from the cocoon by mechanical depression of the cocoon,
an increase in temperature, and possibly _

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Larvae and pupae are typically found where the animal _ or _

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Adults usually begin to seek a blood meal on the _ day after emergence

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Adults but can live for _ _ on their stored body fat

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Adults but can live for several months on their _ _ _

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spend all of their time on the _,
feeding, mating, and laying eggs, unless dislodged

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spend all of their time on the host,
_, mating, and laying eggs, unless dislodged

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spend all of their time on the host,
feeding, _, and laying eggs, unless dislodged

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spend all of their time on the host,
feeding, mating, and _ _, unless dislodged

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spend all of their time on the host,
feeding, mating, and laying eggs, unless _

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 _ _

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may transmit _ and murine typhus

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may transmit plague and _ _

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Cat fleas serve as intermediate hosts of the _ tapeworm,
and the rodent tapeworm

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Cat fleas serve as intermediate hosts of the dog tapeworm,
and the _ tapeworm

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_ occasionally infest humans, especially very young children

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_ tapeworm commonly infests cats that spend time outdoors

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dog tapeworm commonly infests _ that spend time outdoors

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dog tapeworm commonly infests cats that _ _ _

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It is not necessary _ in order to have fleas present

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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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fleas can jump about 6 inch vertically,
they can

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if the building has been vacant, fleas can still be present because
fleas have long _ _

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if the building has been vacant, fleas can still be present because
adults can

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if the building has been vacant, fleas can still be present because
fleas have not been removed via

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fleas are normally removed from the interior environment by

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are typically found where animals

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are typically found where _ accumulate

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larvae can be found in areas with _ which is necessary for their survival

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Flea larvae die at relative humidities below NUMBER% and above 95%,

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Flea larvae die at relative humidities below 45% and above NUMBER%,

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are rarely found outdoors in _ climates

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Larvae fail to develop at temperatures below NUMBER°F and at or above 95°F.

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Larvae fail to develop at temperatures below 55°F and at or above NUMBER°F.

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Flea control is a NUMBER-part process.

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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 1 =

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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 2 =

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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 3 =

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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

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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

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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 _ _

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Flea control, 4-part process,
some pesticide sprays (microencapsulated formulations) tend to
stimulate fleas to _ from their cocoon

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Flea control, 4-part process,
some pesticide sprays (_ formulations) tend to
stimulate fleas to emerge from their cocoon

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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4) =

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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4) = outdoor treatment consists of treating with a pesticide and _-stable IGR,

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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
every place the animal _ _ or _

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 _

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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

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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

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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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Flea control, 4-part process,
Step 4, outdoor treatment, pesticide + light-stable IGR =
_ and _ formulations are particularly effective outdoors.