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.
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