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Toxic chemicals from pet flea treatments found in birds' nests
Research has found that harmful chemicals from pet flea treatments are causing increased chick mortality rates ...
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Chemicals From Dog And Cat Flea Treatments Found In Songbird Nests
Research has revealed contamination of rivers in the UK with chemicals from topical flea and tick treatments. They enter waterways when treated dogs swim in river or owners wash their hands after ...
Pet flea treatments may be harming wildlife – but owners can help
Public awareness will also be key to addressing the problem. Many pet owners do not know that their routine flea treatments ...
Pet flea treatment linked to rise in bird deaths, Sussex study finds
The researchers are now calling for the government to reassess the environmental risk of pesticides used in flea and tick ...
Owners of dogs and cats warned they may be killing garden birds
Scientists are calling for the Government to reassess the environmental risk of pesticides used in flea and tick treatments.
Natural History Museum%2c London8 年
Flea biology
The eggs are laid in the host nest, where the larvae develop as scavengers, feeding on detritus and flea faeces. The resulting pupae can remain dormant for some time, emerging as adults in response to ...