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VOL. 9, ISSUE 6 (2024)
Ticks and acaricide resistance: A major concern
Authors
Dilpreet Kaur, Amalesh Yadav, Nikhilesh Sharan
Abstract
Ticks are blood sucking ectoparasites that are prevalent in tropical
and subtropical regions. Ticks not only spread diseases but also reduce sales
of meat, dairy products, and skins. Many acaricides are being used to control
tick infestations. These comprise organochlorine, organophosphates, fipronil,
macrocyclic lactones, amitraz, formamidines, and synthetic pyrethroids. The
inattentive and frequent use of the acaricides have developed resistant to
these chemicals in different tick species. Acaricide resistance in ticks can
occur through a number of processes, including metabolic detoxification and
changes in amino acid composition that change the acaricide target's shape. The
purpose of this paper is to give a general overview of acaricides and the
status of their resistance in tick species, with a focus on Rhipicephalus
(Boophilus) microplus ticks.
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How to cite this article:
Dilpreet Kaur, Amalesh Yadav, Nikhilesh Sharan "Ticks and acaricide resistance: A major concern". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 6, 2024, Pages 1-6
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