The first set of guidelines on mosquito control were issued in April. According to the CAPC Parasite Prevalence Maps, in 2016 more than 118,000 cases of canine heartworm were diagnosed in the United States. Heartworm infections are becoming more prevalent in areas previously considered to be at a low risk (see Heartworm disease in CAPC guidelines).
In response, the guidelines recommend an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy. IPM employs the use of EPA-registered repellents/insecticides on the pet and humans, minimizing exposure and altering the environment to discourage mosquito growth development.
Source: Ceva, May 3, 2017.
The importance of controlling the vector — the mosquito — is the highlight of the new guidelines.
INSIGHTS: The new CAPC guidelines refer to the Double Defense protocols developed by AHD Sponsor CEVA.
“CAPC’s guidelines further validate Dr. McCall’s recommendation to fight both the vector and heartworm disease by using a multimodal approach that protects dogs from the serious and often deadly consequences of heartworm disease,” Craig Wallace, chief executive officer, CEVA Animal Health said.