Products Pyriproxifen is commercially available as a spot-on solution for cats. Medicines for dogs are approved in many countries but are not currently available. Structure and properties Pyriproxifen (C20H19NO3, Mr = 321.4 g/mol) is a pyridine derivative derived from fenoxycarb. Effects Pyriproxifen (ATCvet QP53AX23) inhibits the development of flea eggs and larvae for 3 months … Pyriproxifen
Products Methoprene is available in many countries exclusively in combination with the insecticide fipronil as a spot-on solution (Frontline Combo). Structure and properties Methoprene (C19H34O3, Mr = 310.5 g/mol) is present in drugs in the form of the active -enantiomer S-methoprene. Effects Methoprene (ATCvet QP53AX65) is ovicidal and larvicidal. It inhibits the development of immature … Methoprene
Symptoms Fire ant stings manifest as pain, spreading redness, itching, and a burning sensation at the sting sites. A wheal develops, and within 24-48 hours a characteristic and pathognomonic pustule develops, which dries up after 2-3 weeks and can be superinfected. As with other insect bites, a large local reaction with swelling, itching, and redness … Fire Ants
Active substances Flea medications are commercially available in the form of solutions for application (spot-on), tablets, as suspensions, shampoos, sprays, injectables, flea collars and foggers, among others. 1. insecticides kill fleas directly and are sometimes effective for weeks: pyrethroids and pyrethrins: Permethrin (eg Exspot) – not suitable for cats! Neonicotinoids: Imidacloprid (Bayvantage). Nitenpyram (Capstar) Phenylpyrazoles: … Flea Remedy
