Abstract
Historically, some of the most effective tools to counter vector-borne diseases have been those directed against the vectors. Ticks are undergoing a population explosion as evidenced by the recent expansion of their distribution range. Tick control has traditionally relied heavily on pesticides. However, sustained use of acaricides is resulting in resistant tick populations. Multipronged management strategies that build and expand upon innovative control methods are sorely needed. Behavior-modifying chemicals, referred to as semiochemicals, such as pheromones and repellents, offer a first line of personal protection against ticks. We review the current understanding of tick semiochemicals, and how such understanding is leading to the identification of novel chemistries that are effective and safe.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 101181 |
Journal | Current Opinion in Insect Science |
Volume | 63 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2024 Elsevier Inc.
Funding
We acknowledge the funding from National Institutes of Health (NIH)-The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases(NIAID) (R21AI163886), National Science Foundation (NSF)-The Center for Arthropod Management Technologies (CAMTech) (1821914, SUB00002631), and HATCH funds (2353077000). We acknowledge the funding from NIH-NAID (R21AI163886), NSF-CAMTech (1821914; SUB00002631), and HATCH funds (2353077000).
Funders | Funder number |
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National Science Foundation Arctic Social Science Program | |
National Institutes of Health (NIH) | |
Center for Arthropod Management Technologies | |
NSF-CAMTech | 2353077000, SUB00002631, 1821914 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases | R21AI163886 |
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases | |
NIH-NAID | R21AI163886 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Insect Science