ISSN: 2474-8846
Authors: Mendoza-Martínez N, Galván-Arellano DM and Lagunes-Quintanilla R*
Ticks and mosquitoes, as vectors of diseases, pose a significant threat to global animal and human health. The primary control method for ticks has been the use of chemical products. However, this approach has led to severe issues such as acaricideresistant ticks and environmental pollution. Given these challenges, the potential of immunological control using tick proteins emerges as a promising alternative to manage tick populations, offering hope in the battle against these parasites. Other alternatives, such as pasture management, biological control, and the use of resistant livestock, are also helpful for implementing integrated control programs. Applying strategic treatment schedules with synthetic chemical acaricides to control the parasitism of R. microplus in Mexico can contribute to obtaining better live weight gains in growing cattle by preventing high infestation levels with this tick. This review briefly summarizes the current situation regarding the alternatives to control R. microplus ticks in Mexico that can be implemented to design an integrated management program.
Keywords: Integrated Tick Management; R. microplus; Ticks
