Acaricidal activity of plant extracts against Amblyomma variegatum in Waghimra, Northeastern Ethiopia. [PDF]
PLoS ONETicks are blood-feeding ectoparasites that cause significant economic losses by reducing animal productivity and damaging hides and skins. Ticks control and prevention strategies primarily rely on the regular use of synthetic acaricides.
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In Vitro Acaricidal Activity of Croton macrostachyus Leaf and Ricinus communis Seed Extracts Against Cattle-Infesting Ticks (Rhipicephalus spp. and Amblyomma spp.) [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine InternationalTicks are major ectoparasites of cattle and vectors of zoonotic and livestock diseases. Reliance on synthetic acaricides like diazinon has led to environmental concerns and rising resistance, prompting the search for ecofriendly alternatives.
Tesfaye Fatalo, Gebeyehu Alkadir
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The Industrial Residue of Andiroba (Carapa sp.): A Promising Source of Natural Acaricides Against Dermacentor nitens (Acari: Ixodidae) [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesDermacentor nitens (tropical horse tick) is a tick species commonly found parasitizing horses and other equids in the Amazon region, causing economic losses.
Daniela Bianchi +8 more
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Preliminary Results on the Efficacy of Gel Microencapsulated Acaricides in the Control of Tick Infestations in Dairy Cows and Their Impact on Milk Yield [PDF]
AnimalsThe castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus) is a widespread European ectoparasite and vector of multiple diseases that can impair cattle health and productivity.
Anna K. Kucharska +6 more
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Fusarium oxysporum; its enhanced entomopathogenic activity with acidic silver nanoparticles against Rhipicephalus microplus ticks [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2023 Fusarium oxysporum is an entomopathogenic fungus, and it has anti-biological activity against arthropods. Ticks are blood sucking arthropods which are responsible for transmitting different diseases in humans and animals. The use of chemical insecticides
N. S. Sumera +3 more
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Comparative effectiveness of acaricides
Науковий вісник Львівського національного університету ветеринарної медицини та біотехнологій імені С.З. Ґжицького: Серія Ветеринарні науки, 2020 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.
V. A. Levytska
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Increased transcription of Glutathione S-transferases in acaricide exposed scabies mites
Parasites & Vectors, 2010 Background Recent evidence suggests that Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis mites collected from scabies endemic communities in northern Australia show increasing tolerance to 5% permethrin and oral ivermectin.
Currie Bart J +7 more
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InsectsVarroa destructor is an ectoparasitic mite and is considered one of the most important causes of honey bee population loss. In the last years, substances of botanical origin have emerged as natural alternatives to diminish the mite population levels ...
Ahmed Sabri Ayad +4 more
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Insects, 2018 The efficacies of various acaricides in order to control a parasitic mite, the Varroa mite, Varroa destructor, of honey bees, were measured in two different settings, namely, in laboratory caged honey bees and in queen-right honey bee colonies.
Aleš Gregorc +4 more
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PLoS ONE, 2021 Globally, the economic losses due to hard ticks infestation and the control of the associated diseases have been calculated at USD $13.9-18.7 billion per year.
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