Métodos de controle do carrapato Rhipicephalus sanguineus – revisão de literatura

Abstract

The tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus, popularly known as the brown dog tick, is considered an ectoparasite of great importance in medical and veterinary clinics. Trioxene cycle, has the dog as the main host, but also affects opportunistic hosts. It causes massive infestations, also is vectors of pathogens and predispose to secondary infections. There are several control methods used to contain the proliferation of R. sanguineus, the chemical method being the most used. However, the indiscriminate and intensive use of these products has accelerated the parasitic resistance mechanisms, in addition to causing concern with regard to public health. For this reason, studies on alternative and complementary methods to chemical treatment have been intensified, aiming at effectiveness, delaying resistance to acaricides, reducing risks of intoxication to the applicator agent and animal, in addition to reducing costs.