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Establishment and Maintenance of Gnotobiotic American Cockroaches (Periplaneta americana)
Published on: May 28, 2021
[Flea infestation establishment in the East German district of Rostock]
1Bezirks-Hygieneinspektion und -institut Rostock, DDR.
Abstract:
From sendings of citizens and own examinations 9 species of fleas were found out. Ctenocephalides felis was the most frequent species, followed by Ceratophyllus gallinae and Pulex irritans. Most of the sendings came from cities. Pests and flea control dominated in the months August to October.

