Harvest Scabies

Symptoms Harvest scabies manifests itself in late summer and fall in a severely itchy and inflammatory rash with wheals that can last up to two weeks. The symptoms occur mainly on the ankle, armpits, back of the knee, elbows, legs, and below the belt. Complications: Possible complications include superinfections and secondary skin conditions due to … Harvest Scabies

Wasp Sprays

Products Wasp sprays are available in pharmacies and drugstores from manufacturers including Finito, Gesal, Ketol, Martec, Recozit and Neocid. Effects The sprays contain insecticides such as tetramethrin, permethrin, dichlorvos and chlorpyrifos, which kill wasps within a short time. They are also effective against hornets, blind flies and bees. Application According to the directions for use. … Wasp Sprays

Spinosad

Products Spinosad has been commercially available in the United States since 2011 as a topical suspension (Natroba, 9 mg/g). As a veterinary drug, it is also used orally to prevent and treat flea infestation with in dogs (Comfortis). Spinosad is further widely used as an insecticide. Structure and properties Spinosad is obtained by fermentation from … Spinosad

Tetramethrin

Products Tetramethrin is included in some insect sprays and wasp sprays in many countries. It is often combined with other insecticides. Medicines containing tetramethrin are not commercially available. Structure and properties Tetramethrin (C19H25NO4, Mr = 331.4 g/mol) is a dioxotetrahydroisoindole derivative and belongs to the type I pyrethroids. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable … Tetramethrin

Malaria Causes and Treatment

Symptoms Malaria (Italian, “bad air”) manifests itself in the following symptoms, which usually appear a few weeks after transmission. The incubation period ranges from a few days to several years: High fever, sometimes with rhythmic attacks of fever, every second or third day. However, the fever may also occur irregularly. Chills, profuse sweating. Headache, muscle … Malaria Causes and Treatment

Imidacloprid

Products Imidacloprid is commercially available as a solution for application (spot-on preparation) for dogs and cats (Bayvantage). Combination preparations with permethrin (Advantix) and moxidectin are also available (Advocate). Structure and properties Imidacloprid (C9H10ClN5O2, Mr = 255.7 g/mol is a chlorinated pyridine and imidazoline derivative derived from nicotine. Structurally, it is related to nitenpyram, which is … Imidacloprid

Flea Remedy

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