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In 2021, the US EPA put fipronil on the Draft Fifth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 5) which can lead to future regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act. [19] Detection in body fluids [ edit ] This section contains content that is written like an advertisement. Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links, and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view. ( May 2023) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)
When applied as directed by your vet, the active ingredient in Frontline, Fipronil, helps to bring infestations under control. Frontline Spray for cats and dogs can also be used as part of a treatment strategy for flea allergy dermatitis (FAD). Fipronil can cause hyper-salivation. Fipronil may adversely affect aquatic organisms. Do not use spray in areas containingthe central nervous system in insects. Fipronil is more toxic to insects than people and pets because it is more likely It should only be used topically and the dosage may depend on the pets’ weight or as prescribed by the veterinarian. Do not use on kittens and puppies under 2 days of age. Do not spray onto broken or damaged skin. Do not use on pregnant
Under the trade name Termidor, fipronil was approved for use against the Rasberry crazy ant until 2022 [7] [ needs update] in counties where positive identification had been made by entomologists from the Texas Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency. [8] Use of Termidor is restricted to certified pest control operators in the following states: Alaska, Connecticut, Nebraska, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Indiana, New York, and Washington. [ citation needed] Do not bathe or let the horse swim for 2 days after application. Wear gloves or other necessary safety accessories when applying the Frontline Spray. Warnings Pipettes with a 10% concentration should not be administered to cats less than 8 months old or weighing less than 1 kg. Gupta, Ramesh C. (2007). Veterinary Toxicology: Basic and Clinical Principles. New York: Academic Press. pp.502–503. ISBN 978-0-12-370467-2. the National Pesticide Information Center, Monday - Friday, between 8:00am - 12:00pm Pacific Time (11:00am - 3:00pm Eastern Time) at 1-800-858-7378 or visit us on the web atRaymond-Delpech, Valérie; Matsuda, Kazuhiko; Sattelle, Benedict M.; Rauh, James J.; Sattelle, David B. (2005). "Ion channels: molecular targets of neuroactive insecticides". Invertebrate Neuroscience. 5 (3–4): 119–133. doi: 10.1007/s10158-005-0004-9. ISSN 1354-2516. PMID 16172884. S2CID 12654353. If you suspect any side effects or your pet has accidentally received an overdose of Frontline, call the vet immediately.