Control of an organophosphate-resistant strain of Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) infested on cattle after a series of dips in coumaphos applied at different treatment intervals

Journal of Medical Entomology

Volumn 41, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 524-528

  Davey, Ronald B ^a   George, John E ^a   Miller, Robert J ^a  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

Author keywords

Boophilus microplus; Coumaphos; Dipping vat; Insecticide resistance; Organophosphate

Indexed keywords

ACARI; ANIMALIA; BOOPHILUS; BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS; BOS TAURUS; IXODIDAE;

EID: 2542528604     PISSN: 00222585     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1603/0022-2585-41.3.524     Document Type: Article

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