(R)-Ricinoleic acid (RA)[(12R, 9Z)-hydroxyoctadecenoic acid], the main compound of castor
seed oil, because of its unusual structure readily undergoes multi-directional chemical and …

Ticks are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites and important vectors of several
pathogens of medical and veterinary significance, in addition to economic losses associated …

Currently, the most commonly used method to control ticks is the use of synthetic acaricides.
However, these compounds are potentially harmful to hosts and the environment, in addition …

In dogs, Rhipicephalus linnaei transmits pathogens such as Ehrlichia canis, Babesia vogeli,
and Hepatozoon canis. The veterinary market has synthetic acaricides to ticks control. Esters …

Objective Castor possesses the medicinal properties. Hence, castor extract has the reducing
power agent was used in nanoparticles synthesis. Extract of castor also produces secondary …

Thymol is a monoterpene with proven acaricide action for several tick species. In addition to
killing these ectoparasites, thymol can also reduce oviposition and egg hatch rate. However …

The present study investigated the effect of ivermectin and amitraz on the cellular
architecture of vital organs of Rhipicephalus microplus. Adult female ticks were treated with …

The objective of this study was to evaluate botanical oils, mineral oils and an insecticide that
contained azadirachtin (ICA) for the control of Hypothenemus hampei, in addition to the …

The present study analyzed the effects of different concentrations of Acmella oleracea crude
ethanolic extract (EEAO) on the development of germ cells from semi‐engorged …

A hallmark of insect societies is a division of labor among workers specializing in different
tasks. In bumblebees the division of labor is related to body size; relatively small workers are …