Evaluating acaricidal activity of commiphora swynertonii (Burrt.) bark Exudate against common Ticks in Tanzania

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dc.creatorKalala, W
dc.creatorMagadula, J
dc.creatorMdegela, H
dc.date2017-03-14T12:46:59Z
dc.date2017-03-14T12:46:59Z
dc.date2014-11-30
dc.date.accessioned2022-10-25T08:53:57Z
dc.date.available2022-10-25T08:53:57Z
dc.descriptionInternational Journal of Herbal Medicine 2014, 2 (4): 19-25
dc.descriptionCommiphora swynertonii (CS) exudate tapped from bark is extensively used by Maasai and many other tribes in Tanzania and Kenya for treatment of various ailments in animals and human beings. The exudate is said to have strong wound healing ability and acaricidal activity. The aim of this study was to establish effectiveness of acaricidal activity of the exudate on common ticks Rhipicephalus appendiculatus (RA) and Amblyioma variegatum (AV). Larval Packet test (LPT) and Adult immersion test (AIT) were used. The exudate was found to have strong acaricidal activity against the ticks with LC50 = 1.72 mg/ml for RA while for AV it was 1.91 mg/ml. The LC 99 of the exudate for RA was 3.5 mg/ml and that of AV was 3.7 mg/ml. The exudate also prevented or reduced oviposition and egg hatching capability. Thus CS exudate is recommended for use in protecting livestock and domesticate animals against ectoparasites.
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dc.identifier2321-2187
dc.identifierhttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/1349
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/94338
dc.languageen
dc.subjectCommiphora swynertonii
dc.subjectRhipicephalus appendiculatus
dc.subjectAmblyioma variegatum
dc.subjectAcaricidal Activity.
dc.subjectExudate
dc.titleEvaluating acaricidal activity of commiphora swynertonii (Burrt.) bark Exudate against common Ticks in Tanzania
dc.typeArticle

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