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Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B
Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes
Volume 47, 2012 - Issue 10
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Fate and distribution of fipronil on companion animals and in their indoor residences following spot-on flea treatments

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Pages 913-924 | Received 16 Apr 2012, Published online: 31 Aug 2012

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