Rodriguez-Vivas, R. I., Jonsson, N. N. and Bhushan, C. (2018) Strategies for the control of Rhipicephalus microplus ticks in a world of conventional acaricide and macrocyclic lactone resistance. Parasitology Research, 117(1), pp. 3-29. (doi: 10.1007/s00436-017-5677-6) (PMID:29152691) (PMCID:PMC5748392)
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Abstract
Infestations with the cattle tick, Rhipicephalus microplus, constitute the most important ectoparasite problem for cattle production in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, resulting in major economic losses. The control of R. microplus is mostly based on the use of conventional acaricides and macrocyclic lactones. However, the intensive use of such compounds has resulted in tick populations that exhibit resistance to all major acaricide chemical classes. Consequently, there is a need for the development of alternative approaches, possibly including the use of animal husbandry practices, synergized pesticides, rotation of acaricides, pesticide mixture formulations, manual removal of ticks, selection for host resistance, nutritional management, release of sterile male hybrids, environmental management, plant species that are unfavourable to ticks, pasture management, plant extracts, essential oils and vaccination. Integrated tick management consists of the systematic combination of at least two control technologies aiming to reduce selection pressure in favour of acaricide-resistant individuals, while maintaining adequate levels of animal production. The purpose of this paper is to present a current review on conventional acaricide and macrocyclic lactone resistance for better understanding and control of resistant ticks with particular emphasis on R. microplus on cattle.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Jonsson, Professor Nicholas |
| Authors: | Rodriguez-Vivas, R. I., Jonsson, N. N., and Bhushan, C. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | Parasitology Research |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| ISSN: | 0932-0113 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1432-1955 |
| Published Online: | 20 November 2017 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 The Authors |
| First Published: | First published in Parasitology Research 117(1):3-29 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced under a Creative Commons License |
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