Efficacy of 1% geraniol (Fulltec®) as a tick repellent
| Autor: | Khallaayoune K., Biron J.M., Chaoui A., Duvallet G. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2009 |
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| Zdroj: | Parasite, Vol 16, Iss 3, Pp 223-226 (2009) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1252-607X 1776-1042 |
| DOI: | 10.1051/parasite/2009163223 |
| Popis: | A field trial on the efficacy of 1% geraniol (Fulltec®) spray against ticks has been carried out in two farms near Rabat (Morocco). Results clearly revealed that 1% geraniol has a preventive effect against Hyalomma ticks. Comparison of geraniol sprayed cows with control herd showed a reduction of mean number of ticks per animal of 98.4%, 97.3% and 91.3% at respectively day 7, 14 and 21 post-spraying. These data give evidence that the geraniol, natural product extracted from plants, could be an alternative to limit use of chemical acaricides, which efficacy is compromised by development of resistance. |
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