Efficacy of Different Lambda-Cyhalothrin Formulations against Ticks

Ticks (Acari:Ixodida) are arthropods of special biomedical importance, well known as transmitters of several zoonotic diseases. Various acaricides have been used to control them but their number has decreased over the years. Having this in mind, we examined in 2003-2005 the possibility of using a 5%...

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Published in:	Pesticidi i Fitomedicina Vol. 23; no. 2; pp. 127 - 131
Main Authors:	Ivan Pavlović, Suren Husinec, Vitomir Đokić, Marina Vukša
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Institute of Pesticides and Environmental Protection 01-01-2008
Subjects:	Control EC formulation Lambda-cyhalothrin Microemulsion Ticks
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Summary:	Ticks (Acari:Ixodida) are arthropods of special biomedical importance, well known as transmitters of several zoonotic diseases. Various acaricides have been used to control them but their number has decreased over the years. Having this in mind, we examined in 2003-2005 the possibility of using a 5% microemulsion and an EC formulation of lambda-cyhalothrin to control ticks on dogs and sheep, and in houses. The 5% microemulsion of lambda-cyhalothrine caused tick mortality after 2-3 minutes. The efficacy of the 5% EC formulation of lambda-cyhalothrin was unsatisfactory.
ISSN:	1820-3949
DOI:	10.2298/PIF0802127P