FLEAS: Siphonaptera Pulicidae

Question 1

Ctenocephalides felis

Ctenocephalides canis

Answer 1

on dogs and cats

pupae stimulated to hatch by vibrations

Question 2

flea bite dermatitis in dogs and Milliary eczema in cats caused by

Answer 2

Ctenocephalides felis

Ctenocephalides canis

Question 3

Control of Ctenocephalides on host

Answer 3

control off host population
Repellents
Insecticides- Fipronil (spot on or spray), Imidacloprid (spot on or collar), Selamectin (monthly spot on)
Insect growth regulators/development inhibitors
Flea Salivary Ag injections desensitize dog

Question 4

Control of Ctenocephalides off host

Answer 4

House- fumigants (pyrethroids)-vacuum
Bedding
Outside- sprays (OPs)

Question 5

Echidnophaga gallinacea

Answer 5

"stick fast" fleas
poultry
Short thorax (as if its been in car accident)
not host specific
common in hot, dry areas

Question 6

"stick fast" fleas
poultry
Short thorax (as if its been in car accident)
not host specific
common in hot, dry areas

Answer 6

Echidnophaga gallinacea

Question 7

Pulex irritans

Answer 7

human flea
No Combs!!!
(humans, pigs [free-range], dogs)

Question 8

human flea
No Combs!!!
(humans, pigs [free-range], dogs)

Answer 8

Pulex irritans

Question 9

Spilopsyllus cuniculi

Answer 9

rabbit flea
genal comb- vertical (point of attachment)
vector of myxomatosis
HOST SPECIFIC
only breeds when host breeds

Question 10

rabbit flea
genal comb- vertical (point of attachment)
vector of myxomatosis
HOST SPECIFIC
only breeds when host breeds

Answer 10

Spilopsyllus cuniculi