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Lousicidal efficacy of camphor oil, d-phenothrin, and deltamethrin against the slender pigeon louse, Columbicola columbae

open access: yesInternational Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine, 2014
The slender pigeon louse, Columbicola columbae, is an annoying ectoparasite of pigeons. The aims of present work were to study the prevalence of lice infestations among pigeons in Gharbia governorate, Egypt, and to compare the lousicidal efficacy of ...
Hanem F. Khater   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effectiveness of emamectin benzoate for treatment of Lepeophtheirus salmonis on farmed Atlantic salmon Salmo salar in the Bay of Fundy, Canada [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Emamectin benzoate (an avermectin chemotherapeutant administered to fish as an in-feed treatment) has been used to treat infestations of sea lice Lepeophtheirus salmonis on farmed Atlantic salmon Salmo salar in the Bay of Fundy, New Brunswick, Canada ...
Dohoo, Ian R.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Can head louse repellents really work? Field studies of piperonal 2% spray [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background. Many families find regular checking of children’s heads for head louse infestation too onerous and would prefer to be able to prevent infestation by use of a topical application that deters lice from infesting the head.
Christine M. Brown   +3 more
core   +1 more source

In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Infestation Deterrents Against Lice [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Medical Entomology, 2015
The human head louse is a cosmopolitan ectoparasite and frequently infests many people, particularly school-age children. Due to widespread pyrethroid resistance and the lack of efficient resistance management, there has been a considerable interest in the protection of uninfested people and prevention of reinfestation by disrupting lice transfer.
Jennifer K. Ketzis   +7 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Australia's lice treatment device regulation

open access: yesJournal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Before 2002, products for head lice were entered in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) as Registered or Listed Medicines, depending on the active ingredients. Since 2002, the Australian definition of a medical device has been consistent with that of the European Union, allowing many lice treatments and prevention ...
Nancy Ibrahim   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of variable physical conditions and future increased aquaculture production on lice infestation pressure and its sustainability in Norway

open access: yesAquaculture Environment Interactions, 2020
Salmon lice infestation is a challenge for wild post-smolt salmon during migration from their natal river to the sea in several regions of Norway.
MS Myksvoll   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Population Dynamics of Chewing Lice (Phthiraptera) Infesting Birds (Aves).

open access: yesAnnual Review of Entomology, 2021
In the past 25 years, studies on interactions between chewing lice and their bird hosts have increased notably. This body of work reveals that sampling of live avian hosts, collection of the lice, and the aggregated distributions of louse infestations ...
T. Galloway, R. Lamb
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Reflectance confocal microscopy for the diagnosis of skin infections and infestations [PDF]

open access: yes, 2020
Reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) is a noninvasive real-time imaging technique that has been widely used for the diagnosis of skin cancer. More recently, it has been reported as a useful tool for the diagnosis and management of several inflammatory ...
Arzberger, Edith   +6 more
core  

Challenges and opportunities in mitigating sarcoptic mange in wild South American camelids

open access: yesThe Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.
Wild South American camelids—vicuña and guanaco—face threats from sarcoptic mange, a contagious skin disease linked to severe population declines. Despite its impact, major gaps remain in understanding disease dynamics. This review summarizes current knowledge, identifies key data and management gaps, and outlines urgent actions for effective ...
Alynn M. Martin   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the potential for sea lice to evolve freshwater tolerance as a consequence of freshwater treatments in salmon aquaculture

open access: yesAquaculture Environment Interactions, 2019
Increasing usage of non-medicinal methods (NMMs) to control sea louse infestations on salmon farms has raised questions about whether sea lice may be able to evolve tolerance of NMMs.
Groner, ML   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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