Description
This webinar is part of the Parasitology Series and can be purchased via our shop.
Fleas are a complex insect species and cause pets and their owners a lot of concern worldwide. Besides being clinically important, the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, is responsible for the production of flea allergic dermatitis, acts as the vector of many bacterial pathogens, and serves as the intermediate host for cestode and filarid parasites. Despite an arsenal of effective products, failures in flea control programmes are commonplace. In this webinar Ian Wright talks about effective flea control and the reasons why it might fail, as he feels that the role of insecticide resistance is overplayed. Ian speaks about the flea reproductive break point — what it is and how it is pivotal for successful control. He believes that it is vital for veterinary professionals to give good advice, consider compliance and manage expectations if flea control programmes are to be successful. Part of the NationWide Parasitology Bundle.
