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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Main Authors: M.N. Mkolo, S.R. Magano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2007-06-01
Series:Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
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Online Access:https://jsava.co.za/index.php/jsava/article/view/307