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March 14, 2026International Journal for Parasitology Parasites and WildlifeOpen Access

Edible baits for systemic flea control, plague mitigation, and wildlife conservation: evaluation of four active ingredients with three rodent species in western North America

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DEDavid A. EadsMMMarc R. MatchettMMMagnus McCaffery

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Evaluates four edible baits for flea control in three rodent species, indicating potential for plague mitigation.

Key Points

  • The aim is to assess the effectiveness of different bait formulations for controlling fleas and mitigating plague in rodent species.
  • Developed bait pellets with varying concentrations of active ingredients.
  • Tested baits with three rodent species: black-tailed prairie dogs, Gunnison’s prairie dogs, and Richardson’s ground squirrels.
  • Sampled hosts across multiple sites and states over two years.
  • Baits with 0.91 and 1.52 mg fipronil were most effective at reducing flea abundance.
  • The effects of fipronil baits waned after approximately 20-24 months.
  • Higher bait application rates improved the efficacy of flea control.

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Eads et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fb9db39f7826a300be09https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijppaw.2026.101216
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