Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2018

DOI

10.1093/jipm/pmy006

Publication Title

Journal of Integrated Pest Management

Volume

9

Issue

1

Pages

12 (10 pages)

Abstract

Tick population control technologies have been studied for several decades but no method is successful in all situations. The success of each technology depends on tick species identity and abundance, host species identity and abundance, phenology of both ticks and hosts, geographic region, and a multitude of other factors. Here we review current technologies, presenting an overview of each and its effect on three common tick species in the eastern United States: blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis (Say; Ixodida: Ixodidae)), lone star ticks (Amblyomma americanum (Linnaeus; Ixodida: Ixodidae)), and American dog ticks (Dermacentor variabilis (Say; Ixodida: Ixodidae)). Moreover, we assess the relative success among methods within the same season, as well as over successive years, in reducing tick populations by life stage. For each tick species and life stage, we present published findings, and in the absence of published studies, we hypothesize the most likely outcome based on tick life history. Integrated tick management over a specific time scale, using a variety of tick control technologies, will have the greatest effect on reducing tick abundance.

Rights

This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License.

Original Publication Citation

White, A., & Gaff, H. (2018). Review: Application of tick control technologies for blacklegged, lone star, and American dog ticks. Journal of Integrated Pest Management, 9(1), 12. doi:10.1093/jipm/pmy006

ORCID

0000-0002-4034-2684 (Gaff)

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