Efficacy of diflubenzuron in simulated household and yard conditions against the cat flea Ctenocephalides felis (Bouché) (Siphonoptera: Pulicidae).
Diflubenzuron-treated carpet inhibited egg-to-adult development of the cat flea for up to 12 mo even with weekly vacuuming of the carpet. The efficacy of diflubenzuron was similar in treated soils over a 6-mo test period except in the case of treated soil that remained outside. Reduced efficacy is attributed to degradation of diflubenzuron by microorganisms and water.
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Louisiana State University Agriculture Center, Department of Entomology, Baton Rouge 70803.
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D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D004132:Diflubenzuron; D005260:Female; D006794:Household Articles; D007814:Larva; D008297:Male; D010063:Ovum; D005423:Siphonaptera / Q000254:growth & development
D004132:Diflubenzuron