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Old 21-11-2004, 09:13 PM
Mike Lyle
 
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Rodger Whitlock wrote:
On Sat, 20 Nov 2004 18:27:16 +0000, Rod
wrote:

[...]
It's systemic so it takes a while to work, the pests have to suck

the
sap containing the pesticide, [...]

If it's systemic, then why does it work when applied externally to
cats to rid them of fleas? One of its great advantages in flea

control
is that it kills the fleas before they even have a chance to bite

the
animal -- a blessing for an animal allergic to flea bites.


Interesting. Perhaps the vet concentration is higher than the horti?
Or there's some additive which alters the effect?

Mike.