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Ctenocephalides
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Definition
: A genus of FLEAS in the family Pulicidae. It includes the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), one of the most common species on earth.
infestation: coordinate IM with FLEA INFESTATIONS (IM); for killing Ctenocephalides with insecticides, see note at INSECTICIDES
Other names
Fleas, Cat; Flea, Cat; Cat Fleas; Ctenocephalides felis; Cat Flea