Interceptor

[laffinlin]

Hello everyone,
Does anyone know of a vet who will sell interceptor for a reef tank. I am in San Antonio, Northwest side. Thanks for all your help. Linda

[ballardjr2000]

as far as i knew almost every vet has it if not try petco's i have seen it in the one in courpus

[snfkotara]

you just have to explain that its for a fish tank. The reason a vet is so caution about just selling it is that by chance if it was for a dog and that dog had heartworm then it could potentially kill the dog.

[cpreefguy]

I asked my vet about it during a visit, he did not have it in stock, but called a vet on Blanco Rd. and all I had to was go and pick it up. I remember it being pretty pricey, around $50 for a box.
I just had to explain it was for my fish tank, then do a 30min "Q&A" on saltwater tanks

[justahobby]

Can someone explain the uses for interceptor in SW? I am guessing it's heartworm pills based on a quick google search. How is it used and why is interceptor used?

[cpreefguy]

Can someone explain the uses for interceptor in SW? I am guessing it's heartworm pills based on a quick google search. How is it used and why is interceptor used?

Yes, it is a heartworm pill. The ingredient in it effectively kills Red Bugs that can infest acros. It is also relatively safe, but will kill other inverts like crabs and shrimp.

[justahobby]

Good to know, Thanks

[jay3]

Lufenuron
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Lufenuron

IUPAC name [show]
1-[2,5-Dichloro-4-(1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropoxy)phenyl]-3-(2,6-difluorobenzoyl)urea
Other names N-[ [ [2,5-Dichloro-4-(1,1,2,3,3,3-hexafluoropropoxy)phenyl]amino]carbonyl]-2,6-difluorobenzamide
Fluphenacur
U.S. EPA PC Code: 118205
Identifiers
CAS number [103055-07-8]
ATCvet code QP53BC01
SMILES [show]
O=C(NC(C2=C(F)C=CC=C2F)=O)NC1=CC(Cl)=C(OC(F)(F)C(C (F)(F)F)F)C=C1Cl
Properties
Molecular formula C17H8Cl2F8N2O3
Molar mass 511.15 g/mol
Melting point 174 °C, 447 K, 345 °F

Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references
Lufenuron is the active ingredient in the veterinary flea control medication, Program, and the veterinary coformulation flea control, heartworm prevention, and anthelmintic medicine, Sentinel Flavor Tabs.

Lufenuron is stored in the animal's body fat and transferred to adult fleas through their bite. Adult fleas transfer it to their eggs by its presence in the mother flea's blood, or by the larva feeding on pre-digested blood.

Lufenuron, a benzoylurea pesticide, inhibits the production of chitin in larval fleas. Without chitin, a larval flea will never develop an exoskeleton. Attacking the ability to create chitin may make lufenuron a remedy against fungal infections, such as ringworm (a dermatophyte infection and not a worm at all).

It has no known toxic effects at any dosage on humans or other animals in the environment that do not depend on chitin, though the orally-administered pills can sometimes cause an upset stomach with acid reflux.

Lufenuron is also sold as a crop protection product (pesticide) by Syngenta for use against lepidoptera, eriophid mites, and Western flower thrips; it has approval in a number of countries for use on a variety of crops, including soybeans and maize.

Lufenuron is thought to be an effective anti-fungal, but studies in animals are still controversial. It is safe because Lufenuron is biochemically inert to mammals. Lufenuron is not broken down by the liver or kidneys. Lufenuron's antifungal property may be due to its inhibition of Chitin, which makes up roughly 33% of the typical fungal cell wall.

Lufenuron was included in a biocide ban proposed by the Swedish Chemicals Agency [1] and approved by the European Parliament in January 13, 2009

[laffinlin]

Thanks for all the help. Cpreefguy do you remember the name of the vet clinic on Blanco? I purchased two acros a week ago, have them in quarantine and would like to use interceptor on them. Linda