Parasitology Research (1999) 85, 347-348

I. Hanssen, N. Mencke, H. Asskildt, D. Ewald-Hamm and H. Dorn (1999)
Field study on the insecticidal efficacy of Advantage against natural infestations of dogs with lice
Parasitology Research 85 (4), 347-348
Abstract: A clinical field trial was performed to evaluate the efficacy of imidacloprid, the active ingredient of Advantage 10% Spot-On, against natural lice infestations on dogs. Imidacloprid was highly effective against both sucking (Linognathus setosus) and biting (Trichodectes canis) lice over the 6-week period of the trial. The duration of efficacy exceeded the egg-to-imago development period of both lice. Signs of remission of dermatitis and alopecia became visible to the pet owners at 2 weeks after treatment. The constant pruritus caused by the lice was seen for up to 2-4 weeks after treatment - even in the absence of lice.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Trichodectes canis
	Linognathus setosus