Efficacy of thyme oil and nano-formulated derivatives against Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (Acari: Ixodidae).

ABSTRACT: The brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus plays a significant role in transmitting pathogens to humans and animals, necessitating control measures. Given the drawbacks of synthetic chemicals, plant-based alternatives are a promising option for tick management. The present study aimed to evaluate the acaricidal potential of thyme oil (TO) and nano-formulations {thyme oil nano-emulsion (TNE), silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), and thyme nano-emulsion containing silver nanoparticles (TNE- AgNPs)} against R. sanguineus using an adult immersion bioassay. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used for TO analysis. The UV- visible spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and particle size were used to characterize the nano-formulations. In addition, the freshly dead ticks we

SUBMITTER: Talep EAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12923577 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature