Homeopathic and Allopathic Repellents Efficiency for Deterring Ticks
Faculty Mentor
Krisztian Magori
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Start Date
10-5-2023 10:45 AM
End Date
10-5-2023 11:05 AM
Location
PUB 317
Department
Biology
Abstract
Ticks have become a nuisance to society due to their ability to transmit dangerous vector-borne diseases. Taking control of the global population of ticks is crucial for preventing tick-borne diseases from being transmitted to host organisms like humans, dogs, and mice. Some of the more common tick-borne diseases in the United States include Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Industrial chemical acaricides and repellents are the most common and effective methods used against ticks. Unfortunately, ticks are becoming more resistant, and the repellents are becoming less effective. The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficiency of industrialized chemical acaricides and a homeopathic natural repellent against two species of ticks including the American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis) and the Rocky Mountain Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni) under laboratory conditions. We will use a repellent test to analyze the effectiveness of the trialed substances against ticks. We will create a 5cm wide circumference of a vial using the chosen tick substances. To determine effectiveness, we will place a tick in the vial and evaluate movements toward the substances in 5, 30, and 60 minute intervals. If the ticks move towards the repellent, this is an indication that the ticks are not deterred and the substance is less effective. We hope to see that the homeopathic natural repellent is efficient at deterring ticks. If we do see positive results with the repellent, this can further support prevention methods used to decrease the spread of transmittable diseases.
Recommended Citation
Levora, Sage; Henry, Mychael; and Hillyard, Jake, "Homeopathic and Allopathic Repellents Efficiency for Deterring Ticks" (2023). 2023 Symposium. 4.
https://dc.ewu.edu/srcw_2023/res_2023/os1_2023/4
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Homeopathic and Allopathic Repellents Efficiency for Deterring Ticks
PUB 317
Ticks have become a nuisance to society due to their ability to transmit dangerous vector-borne diseases. Taking control of the global population of ticks is crucial for preventing tick-borne diseases from being transmitted to host organisms like humans, dogs, and mice. Some of the more common tick-borne diseases in the United States include Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Industrial chemical acaricides and repellents are the most common and effective methods used against ticks. Unfortunately, ticks are becoming more resistant, and the repellents are becoming less effective. The objective of the study is to evaluate the efficiency of industrialized chemical acaricides and a homeopathic natural repellent against two species of ticks including the American Dog Tick (Dermacentor variabilis) and the Rocky Mountain Wood Tick (Dermacentor andersoni) under laboratory conditions. We will use a repellent test to analyze the effectiveness of the trialed substances against ticks. We will create a 5cm wide circumference of a vial using the chosen tick substances. To determine effectiveness, we will place a tick in the vial and evaluate movements toward the substances in 5, 30, and 60 minute intervals. If the ticks move towards the repellent, this is an indication that the ticks are not deterred and the substance is less effective. We hope to see that the homeopathic natural repellent is efficient at deterring ticks. If we do see positive results with the repellent, this can further support prevention methods used to decrease the spread of transmittable diseases.
