Prevention of Fleas, Ticks, Mites, Bedbugs Flashcards
Fleas are ectoparasites of what animals
birds and mammals
what flea burrowing into the skin of its host
Chigoe Flea
describe a flea
Small, laterally compressed, hard-bodied insects that lack wings. adapted for jumping
Oriental rat flea is a vector for what diseases
bubonic plague and flea borne typhus
in fleas infested buildings what should ne done
apply residual sprays as emulsions or suspensions height of about 2 feet above the floor
to prevent flea entries into structures
spray the foundation to a height of 2-3 feet
how are hard ticks identified
hard covering called the scutum.
what disease does the hard tick spread
Lyme disease
rocky mountain spotted fever (tick typhus)
Tick borne rickettsioses of E hemisphere
how are soft ticks identified
Lack a scutum
what disease does the soft tick spread
Relapsing fever = recurring fever
what is the best way to control ticks
Clear vegetation from infested areas
Apply insecticides
how do scabies or itch mites transmitted
Close body contact. Overcrowded areas.
what layer of the skin to mites burrow into
horny layer of the dermis.
Food infesting mites cause what medical conditions
Respiratory complications
Urinary tract infestations
Gastrointestinal disturbances
where do nest inhabiting mites live
within nests of birds and rodents
