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Think you know a lot about fleas and spot-on flea control products? Take our quick challenge quiz to see how much of an expert you are!

Ideal temperature and humidity conditions for flea reproduction and survival can occur in which of the following habitats?

Research conducted in the United States and Africa has implicated the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) as a potential vector of which of the following diseases?

Which statement(s) is/are true regarding the EPA safety testing procedures for canine and feline spot-on flea and tick products?

a. All EPA-regulated ectoparasiticides are subjected to the same rigorous testing procedures before being registered, whether they are sold through veterinary channels or over the counter.
b. Only EPA-regulated ectoparasiticides that are sold through veterinary channels are subjected to rigorous testing procedures before being registered.
c. The EPA regulates ectoparasiticides sold over the counter but does not require that they meet the same safety and efficacy standards as products sold through veterinary channels.
d. b and c are both true.
e. None of the above statements is true.

Which statement(s) is/are true regarding EPA-regulated spot-on flea and tick products for dogs?

a. Following application, they all disperse over the entire body surface through translocation.
b. With the exception of insect growth regulators, their mode of action tends to involve altering neuromuscular activity of the target parasites.
c. The new insect growth regulators are more potent than products of the past and can kill adult fleas on contact.
d. a and b are both true.
e. None of the above statements is true.

What is the EPA acute oral toxicity class designation for phenothrin?