Definition: A genus of fleas in the family Pulicidae which includes the species that serves as the primary vector of BUBONIC PLAGUE, Xenopsylla cheopis.
infestation: coordinate IM with FLEA INFESTATIONS (IM); for killing Xenopsylla with insecticides, see note at INSECTICIDES
Other names Rat Fleas, Oriental; Rat Flea, Oriental; Oriental Rat Fleas; Fleas, Oriental Rat; Flea, Oriental Rat; Xenopsylla cheopis; Oriental Rat Flea