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US 2003/0215481 A1Published application
Control of ticks and fleas of rodents with systemic insecticides and insect growth regulators
OwnerJeff N. Borchert, Richard M. Pocheinventors
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Abstract
Methods are described for controlling larvae, subadult and adult ticks and fleas on mammals, e.g. rodents. The methods involve feeding a diet composition to mammals in the wild containing a systemic insecticide or insect growth regulator. Optionally, the compositions can also contain a rodenticide.
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A method for controlling ectoparasites on mammals comprising orally administering to said mammals in the wild a diet composition comprising a systemic insecticide.
A method for controlling ectoparasites on mammals comprising orally administering to said mammals in the wild a diet composition comprising an insect growth regulator.
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