Ticks: Argasid (Soft) Flashcards
Common name of Otobius megnini is ___________.
Common name of Otobius megnini is Spinose Ear Tick.
Distribution of Otobius megnini
____________________.
Distribution of Otobius megnini
Southern; southwest and western US and South America
Otobius megnini is a ________ host tick.
Otobius megnini is a one host tick.
Life Cycle of Otobius megnini
Lay eggs in sheltered sites
Larval and nymphal stages are parasites in the ear
Adults are non-pathogenic
Predilection site of Otobius megnini is the ______________.
Predilection site of Otobius megnini is the ear.
___________ can cause severe inflammation and rupture of the ear drum. Anemial and loss of condtion can occur in heavy infestations.
Otobius megnini can cause severe inflammation and rupture of the ear drum. Anemial and loss of condtion can occur in heavy infestations.
Treatment of Otobius megnini includes:
Topical acaricidial creams and insecticidal dusts in ears
MCLs for protection (off-label)
Treat premises
Otobius megnini
Common name for Argas spp is ___________.
Common name for Argas spp is Fowl Tick.
Hosts of Argas spp are ________.
Hosts of Argas spp are fowl.
Distribution of Argas spp:
________________.
Distribution of Argas spp:
Worldwide, especially tropics.
Life cycle of Argas spp.
Found in cracks during day
Larvae can be found on the birds (remain to feed for several days)
Nymphs and Adults feed at night
_____________ produce anemia, weight loss, depression, toxemia and paralysis. Egg production decreases and birds show uneasiness when roosting.
Argas spp. produce anemia, weight loss, depression, toxemia and paralysis. Egg production decreases and birds show uneasiness when roosting.
Treatment of Argas spp includes:
Houses should be cleaned, walls, ceilings, cracks and crevices treated thoroughly with acaricide.
Cracks and crevices should be filled in
Argas spp.
