Fipronil is commonly used to get rid of fleas, lice and ticks but is banned by the European Union for use on animals destined for human consumption, such as chickens. The insecticide got into the ...

Fifteen EU countries as well as Hong Kong and Switzerland have received eggs contaminated with the insecticide fipronil, the European Commission says. The commission will hold a meeting with ...

Agrochemical company Best Agrolife Ltd has obtained a patent for its new insecticide formulation 'Bestman'. This product promises effective pest control for crops including chilli, cotton, and ...

You have full access to this article via your institution. We treated the rodents with fipronil (Frontline Spray, Merial, Duluth, GA) over their entire bodies. Both infested animals were treated ...