Hampstead Heath ponds where dogs swim contaminated with pesticides | Imperial News | Imperial College London Most dog owners didn’t know that flea and tick treatments are dangerous to aquatic life, suggesting more awareness could ease the problem.

Pesticide concentrations of #imidacloprid and #fipronil scale with # dogs going for a swim. These #ectoparasiticide are use for (preventive) treatment on pets. Improved information on product use is needed - study by #LeanBarron & colleagues #ImperialCollageLondon
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