Comparative effectiveness of acaricides
The use of chemicals is the main method of controlling ectoparasites around the world. In Ukraine, due to the lack of an effective system for controlling ixodid ticks, there is an annual increase in the number of tick-borne diseases. Prevention of tick bites is largely based on the use of chemical repellents and acaricides.
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Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance acequinocyl [PDF]
The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State the Netherlands, for the pesticide active substance acequinocyl ...
European Food Safety Authority
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Functional characterisation of a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor alpha subunit from the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus [PDF]
Open Access funded by Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council Under a Creative Commons license This work was supported by a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (UK) Industrial CASE studentship award (BBSSM200411428) to K.
Alan S. Bowman+72 more
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Tetranychus urticae Koch is a phytophagous mite capable of altering the physiological processes of plants, causing damages estimated at USD$ 4500 per hectare, corresponding to approximately 30% of the total cost of pesticides used in some important crops.
Ricardo A. Rincón+2 more
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Tick Cell Lines in Research on Tick Control
Ticks and the diseases they transmit are of huge veterinary, medical and economic importance worldwide. Control of ticks attacking livestock and companion animals is achieved primarily by application of chemical or plant-based acaricides.
Ahmed Al-Rofaai, Lesley Bell-Sakyi
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Conclusion on the peer review of the pesticide risk assessment of the active substance fenazaquin [PDF]
The conclusions of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) following the peer review of the initial risk assessments carried out by the competent authority of the rapporteur Member State Greece, for the pesticide active substance fenazaquin are ...
European Food Safety Authority
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Controlling the abundance of blacklegged ticks is considered the foundation for the prevention of human exposure to pathogens transmitted by these vectors in eastern North America. The use of broadcast or host-targeted acaricides is generally found to be
Richard S. Ostfeld, Felicia Keesing
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Reasoned opinion on the review of the existing maximum residue levels (MRLs) for etoxazole according to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 [PDF]
<p>According to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reviewed the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) currently established at European level for the pesticide active substance etoxazole.
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Efficacy of In Vitro Lithium Chloride Treatments on Dermacentor reticulatus
Dermacentor reticulatus (Fabr., 1794) (Acari: Ixodidae) is parasite that spreads many diseases which are dangerous to humans and animals. Microelement lithium was found to have promising potential against the detrimental bee pest Varroa destructor ...
Balázs Kolics+7 more
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Identification of onosma visianii roots extract and purified shikonin derivatives as potential acaricidal agents against tetranychus urticae [PDF]
There is an increasing need for the discovery of reliable and eco-friendly pesticides and natural plant-derived products may play a crucial role as source of new active compounds.
Benelli, S.+7 more
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