Animal Husbandry and Feed Science ›› 2022, Vol. 43 ›› Issue (1): 109-114.doi: 10.12160/j.issn.1672-5190.2022.01.018

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Research Progress on Application of Pyriproxyfen in Prevention and Control of Pet Ectoparasites

LIANG Fang-yin1, YIN Xiang-ji2   

  1. 1. Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau of Puyang County of Henan Province,Puyang 457100,China;
    2. Tianjin Bohai Agriculture-animal Husbandry Union Institute Co.,Ltd.,Tianjin 300308,China
  • Received:2021-10-26 Online:2022-01-30 Published:2022-02-10

Abstract: With the growing bond between humans and their pets, issues such as pet itching caused by ectoparasites infestation have gradually surfaced, drawing attention to pet health. At the same time, people should be more aware of the potential of infections being transmitted from pets to humans caused by fleas, ticks, and other insects carried pathogens. To effectively prevent and treat pet ectoparasites infestation, many researchers have developed preparations to kill pet ectoparasites. The insecticide pyriproxyfen, for example, is a type of chitin synthesis inhibitor belonging to alkoxypyridines and juvenile hormone with a unique action mechanism and a notable effect on pest management. This study summarizes current research progress on the physical and chemical properties, action mechanism, detection methods, and the effects on ectoparasites of pyriproxyfen, in hoping to provide references for future anthelmintic medication development as well as prevention and control of ectoparasites infestation.

Key words: ectoparasites, pyriproxyfen, action mechanism, anthelmintic medication, prevention and control

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