External Antiparasitics: Insect Growth Regulators Flashcards
1
Q
What do Insect Growth Regulators do?
A
Impair normal development of immature insects.
2
Q
What do Insect Growth Regulators not do?
A
They do not kill adult insects
3
Q
What are the examples of Insect Growth Regulators? (3)
A
- Lufenuron
- Methoprene
- Pyriproxyfen
4
Q
What forms is Lufenuron available in? (2)
A
- chewable for dogs and cats
2. injection for cats
5
Q
How does Lufenuron work? (2)
A
- interferes with flea egg formation
2. development of the flea larva exoskeleton
6
Q
How is Methoprene administered?
A
applied to animals skin
7
Q
What forms of Methoprene are available? (2)
A
- spray
2. collar
8
Q
How does Methoprene work against parasites?
A
Causes adult fleas to produce larva that do not mature
9
Q
How is Pyriproxyfen administered?
A
applied to animal’s skin
10
Q
How does Pyriproxyfen work against parasites?
A
Causes adult fleas to produce larva that do not mature
