Bordetella pertussis (B. Pertussis) is a small, coccobacillus. Coccobacillus are rod-shaped bacteria. Cocco comes from cocci meaning spherical shaped and bacillus comes from bacilli meaning elongated. B. pertussis, like most pathogenic bacteria, is Gram-negative.
Cost of Flea Exterminators. The price of flea extermination varies based on the severity of the problem, the company and your geographic location. Generally, expect to spend anywhere from $150 to $350 per residential treatment. If the problem is really pervasive, you might have to spend more.
Typical costs: 1  A flea-and-tick shampoo used with a flea comb costs between $20 and $40 per year, depending on the size of the dog. 2  A weekly flea dip or a monthly oral flea prevention pill combined with a tick collar costs between $40 and $150 per year, depending on the size of the dog.