Canine/Feline- Insects: Fleas and bed bugs Flashcards
What is Ctenocephalides felis Host(s)?
Dogs and cats
What is Ctenocephalides felis Identification?
Egg: 0.5 mm; oval, pearly white
Larva: 5 mm; worm-like
Pupa: 5 mm; color varies
Adult: 3 mm; dark brown, wingless
How many eggs can Ctenocephalides felis (females) lay (per day)?
“salt shaker”
What is Ctenocephalides felis Site(s) of infection?
Skin, back, ventral abdomen, inner thighs
What is Ctenocephalides felis Pathogenesis and
lesions/Clinical signs?
Flea bite allergy or flea allergy dermatitis
What are Ctenocephalides felis vectors of?
a wide range of parasitic and infectious agents
What is Ctenocephalides felis Diagnosis?
Fleas, flea feces, blood on host and in bedding
What is Ctenocephalides felis Treatment and prevention?
Requires breaking life cycle in several places
Insecticides help, but they do not treat all stages of life cycle
What is Ctenocephalides felis Treatment and prevention insecticides examples?
Sentinel, Advantage Multi, Revolution, Program, Vectra 3D, Comfortis, Frontline (Plus), Capstar, etc
What is Ctenocephalides felis Treatment and prevention Environmentally?
Vacuum cleaner indispensable for reducing
all stages; vacuum frequently where your pets “hang out”
Mow lawn and rake clippings/leaves
Allow your treated pet to roam in usual places
Foggers, dusting powders, sprays
What is Reduviidae and Cimicidae common name?
Assassin bugs and bed bugs
What is Reduviidae and Cimicidae Host(s)?
Many animals, humans
What is Reduviidae and Cimicidae Identification:?
Mouthparts are beaks, designed for piercing and blood sucking
What are Triatomine bugs?
reduviid bugs, “kissing” bugs, assassin bugs, cone-nosed bugs, and blood suckers)
What are Reduviids characteristics?
Painful bites
Have mouthparts designed to pierce and suck blood
Transmit Trypanosoma cruzi
Allergic reactions at site of bite
