Tick Control Strategies: Critical Insights into Chemical, Biological, Physical, and Integrated Approaches for Effective Hard Tick Management DOI Creative Commons
Tsireledzo Goodwill Makwarela, Nimmi Seoraj-Pillai, Tshifhiwa Nangammbi

et al.

Veterinary Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 114 - 114

Published: Feb. 2, 2025

Ticks and tick-borne diseases significantly impact animal health, public economic productivity globally, particularly in areas where the wildlife–livestock interface complicates management. This review critically examines current control strategies, focusing on chemical, biological, physical, integrated pest management (IPM) approaches. Chemical acaricides, while effective, are increasingly challenged by resistance development environmental concerns. Biological approaches, including natural predators entomopathogenic fungi, physical interventions, such as habitat modification, provide sustainable alternatives but require further optimization. IPM stands out most promising long-term solution, integrating multiple approaches to enhance efficacy reducing risks. Emerging innovations, nanotechnology-enhanced acaricides next-generation vaccines, offer avenues for improved tick control. Addressing complex challenges of requires tailored interdisciplinary collaboration, sustained research investment both veterinary health contexts.

Language: Английский

Tick Control Strategies: Critical Insights into Chemical, Biological, Physical, and Integrated Approaches for Effective Hard Tick Management DOI Creative Commons
Tsireledzo Goodwill Makwarela, Nimmi Seoraj-Pillai, Tshifhiwa Nangammbi

et al.

Veterinary Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 114 - 114

Published: Feb. 2, 2025

Ticks and tick-borne diseases significantly impact animal health, public economic productivity globally, particularly in areas where the wildlife–livestock interface complicates management. This review critically examines current control strategies, focusing on chemical, biological, physical, integrated pest management (IPM) approaches. Chemical acaricides, while effective, are increasingly challenged by resistance development environmental concerns. Biological approaches, including natural predators entomopathogenic fungi, physical interventions, such as habitat modification, provide sustainable alternatives but require further optimization. IPM stands out most promising long-term solution, integrating multiple approaches to enhance efficacy reducing risks. Emerging innovations, nanotechnology-enhanced acaricides next-generation vaccines, offer avenues for improved tick control. Addressing complex challenges of requires tailored interdisciplinary collaboration, sustained research investment both veterinary health contexts.

Language: Английский

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