Control - Larval and pupal stages

CONTROL - LARVAE AND PUPA
  • This is the most important part of flea control
  • Insect growth regulators- juvenile hormone analogue such as methoprene can be used to control the immature stages of the flea within the house
  • Vacuum cleaning the carpet and areas where the dog/cat frequents is one of the best methods of mechanical control of fleas
  • Spraying insecticides in the kennels/sheds especially the corners of the room is effective in killing the immature stages
  • In heavy infestations it would be better to destroy the bedding material of the pets inorder to destroy the immature stages
  • Application of a sodium borax powder causes dessication of the immature stages
  • Use of D-limonene- is a biological control option
Last modified: Thursday, 1 July 2010, 4:48 AM