Ecology and Evolution, 2022 The BEEHAVE model simulates the population dynamics and foraging activity of a single honey bee colony (Apis mellifera) in great detail. Although it still makes numerous simplifying assumptions, it appears to capture a wide range of empirical ...
Isabel Schödl +6 more
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Molecular biology of amitraz resistance in cattle ticks of the genus Rhipicephalus [PDF]
, 2018 Amitraz is an important product for the control of cattle ticks around the world. In comparison with other products for the control of ticks, it is quite affordable and it has a rapid knock-down effect.
Berry, Christina M. +5 more
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Susceptibility to acaricides in Oligonychus perseae from avocado orchards in Nayarit, Mexico
Revista Bio Ciencias, 2015 The present investigation was carried out in the Autonomous University of Nayarit with the aim of determining the relative resistance (RR at level of LC50 and LC95) of Oligonychus perseae from Hass avocado orchards to acaricides in comparison to a ...
Ramos-Gutiérrez F.A. +6 more
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Effects of lithium chloride on queen egg-laying performance and worker honey bee behavior. [PDF]
Pest Manag SciChronic oral lithium chloride (LiCl) exposure effectively increases Varroa mite mortality without impairing queen egg laying or brood care behaviors, while significantly reducing worker bee aggression, suggesting its potential for safe Varroa management and mitigating colony aggression.
Sedat S +4 more
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Side effects of abamectin and hexythiazox on seven predatory mites
Brazilian Journal of Biology, 2021 Use of acaricides has become a common practice to control pests all over the world including Saudi Arabia. In spite of killing the targeted pests, such insecticides also effect growth of predatory mites.
S. S. Alhewairini, M. M. Al-Azzazy
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ENDOCRINE-DISRUPTING ACARICIDES: A SILENT THREAT TO HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN THE TROPICS [PDF]
Science Heritage JournalAcaricides with endocrine-disrupting effects represent an overlooked yet significant environmental and human health threat in tropical regions. These pesticides, including organophosphates, pyrethroids, and amitraz extensively used to control tick and ...
Vedastus W. Makene
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The Outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Al-Hsseiniya District /Karbala province in Iraq: A control strategy [PDF]
Basrah Journal of Veterinary ResearchCrimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has been reported sporadically in Iraq during the last four decades, until 2022, when an aggressive outbreak hits several provinces.
Basim Al-Adhadh
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Poultry red mite eradication potential of ivermectin and allicin combination treatment
Veterinary Medicine and Science, 2023 Background Existing treatments against poultry red mite (PRM; Dermanyssus gallinae) infestation have reduced efficacy or exhibit hazardous effects on chickens.
JeongWoo Kang +2 more
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Present and future potential of plant-derived products to control arthropods of veterinary and medical significance [PDF]
, 2014 The use of synthetic pesticides and repellents to target pests of veterinary and medical significance is becoming increasingly problematic. One alternative approach employs the bioactive attributes of plant-derived products (PDPs). These are particularly
Finn, Robert +3 more
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The role of volatiles in aggregation and host-seeking of the haematophagous poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae (Acari: Dermanyssidae) [PDF]
, 2010 Infestations with ectoparasitic poultry red mites (Dermanyssus gallinae) pose an increasing threat to poultry health and welfare. Because of resistance to acaricides and higher scrutiny of poultry products, alternative and environmentally safe management
Dicke, M., Koenraadt, C.J.M.
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