Response of unfed stages of Rhipicephalus sanguineus to subtle variations in the composition of assembly pheromone
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2016-10
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Two combinations of assembly pheromone
(AP), with and without hematin were utilized as a lure for
the unfed larvae, nymph and adults of Rhipicephalus sanguineus
ticks. In-vitro trials were carried out with the AP
encapsulated in calcium alginate beads and the response of
different stages of ticks were recorded. Analysis of results
revealed that rapid attraction was evident in unfed larvae
exposed to beads containing AP without hematin. In case
of unfed nymphal and adult stages, the presence or absence
of hematin did not have any impact on arrestment.
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Veterinary Science