Biological control of tick populations: review and reflections

Abstract

This study is concerned with aspects of the relationship between ticks and their hosts that have a bearing on biological control of tick populations. It proposes control methods based on a program that would combine development of an effective vaccine with genetic selection of hosts.

Keywords

• Resistance to Ticks
• Boophilus microplus
• Dermacentor andersoni
• Rhipicephalus sanguineus