Amblyomma sculptum is widely distributed in Brazil and is the main vector of Rickettsia rickettsii, the causative agent of the Brazilian spotted fever (BSF). Tick gut proteins play an …
The main agents for tick control are chemical acaricides. However, when used without technical guidance, they can lead to environmental damage and the development of …
Rhipicephalus microplus, the cattle fever tick, is the most important ectoparasite impacting the livestock industry worldwide. Overreliance on chemical treatments for tick control has led …
N Morel, J Torrents, S Nava - Experimental and Applied Acarology, 2024 - Springer
The aim of this work was to analyze the R. microplus (Canestrini, 1888) infestation in two bovine herds with different degrees of natural resistance (ie, Hereford and Braford) to ticks …
JD Busch, NE Stone, GL Pemberton, ML Roberts… - 2024 - researchsquare.com
Background Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus causes significant cattle production losses worldwide because it transmits Babesia bovis and B. bigemina causative agents of …