Repellent effects of the essential oil of Lavendula angustifolia against adults of Hyalomma marginatum rufipes
The repellent effects of the essential oil of Lavendula angustifolia on adults of Hyalomma marginatum rufipes was studied at concentrations of 5, 10 and 20% v/v. A suitable tick climbing bioassay based on the questing behaviour of ticks was used to test for repellency. High percentage repellency (ra...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2007-06-01
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Series: | Journal of the South African Veterinary Association |
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Online Access: | https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/307 |