How can I recognize a tick? Ticks belong to the mites, i.e. the arachnids. Adults have eight legs, although nymphal stages may have only six legs. They are three to twelve millimeters in size, depending on their age. Their body consists of two parts: The anterior part of the head with the legs, and the … Ticks – Eight-legged Bloodsuckers
Symptoms A tick bite is usually harmless. A local allergic skin reaction with itching may develop within hours to two days after the bite. Rarely, a dangerous anaphylaxis is possible. The transmission of infectious diseases during the tick bite is problematic. Two diseases are of particular importance: 1. Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused … Tick Bites
Symptoms Itching Lice and nits in the pubic hair Gray to blue skin patches (maculae ceruleae, “taches bleues”) at the injection sites Reddish brown spots on the underwear Causes The blood-sucking crab louse is a wingless insect about 1 to 2 mm long with 6 legs and large foot claws on the 2nd and 3rd … Pubic Lice (Crabs): Causes and Treatment
Products Fipronil is commercially available in many countries as a drop-on solution (spot-on) and as a spray for dogs and cats (e.g., Frontline, Eliminall). It is available as a veterinary drug and has been approved since 1995. Fipronil is also included in combination preparations together with the juvenile hormone analog S-methoprene, which inhibits the development … Fipronil
Products Permethrin is contained in numerous veterinary medicines, plant protection products, in agents against vermin such as insect sprays against wasps, ants, woodworms, moths, and in repellents. In many countries, only one drug was registered with Swissmedic for a long time, namely Loxazol lotion (1%) against head lice. The cream with 5% permethrin against scabies … Permethrin
Products Dimpylate is commercially available in the form of insecticide collars (“flea collars”) for cats and dogs. It has been approved in many countries since 1981. Structure and properties Dimpylate (C12H21N2O3PS, Mr = 304.3 g/mol) is a monothiophosphoric ester. Effects Dimpylate (ATCvet QP53AF03) is insecticidal and acaricidal and protects against insect attack for approximately 4-5 … Dimpylate
Products Methoprene is available in many countries exclusively in combination with the insecticide fipronil as a spot-on solution (Frontline Combo). Structure and properties Methoprene (C19H34O3, Mr = 310.5 g/mol) is present in drugs in the form of the active -enantiomer S-methoprene. Effects Methoprene (ATCvet QP53AX65) is ovicidal and larvicidal. It inhibits the development of immature … Methoprene
Early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) is transmitted by infected ticks. In most cases it runs smoothly, then its symptoms resemble flu. Rarely, the disease takes a severe course and can even lead to death. Below you can learn everything important about TBE and read how you can protect yourself and your children from infection. What is … TBE: Early Summer Meningoencephalitis Caused By Ticks
Products Amitraz is available in the form of a collar for dogs (Preventic) and as a spray/bath solution or emulsion (Taktic). It is marketed exclusively as a veterinary drug in many countries and has been approved since 1992. Structure and properties Amitraz (C19H23N3, Mr = 293.4 g/mol) is a formamidine derivative and belongs to the … Amitraz
Products Doramectin is commercially available as a pour-on solution (solution for pouring on) and as a solution for injection. It has been approved exclusively as a veterinary drug in many countries since 1995. Structure and properties Doramectin (C50H74O14, Mr = 899.1 g/mol) is a macrocyclic lactone and belongs to the avermectins. It is formed by … Doramectin
Symptoms Early summer meningoencephalitis (TBE) is asymptomatic in about 70-90% of cases. It is characterized by its biphasic course. In the early phase, which lasts 4-6 days, there are flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, aching limbs, nausea and vomiting. Neurological symptoms such as visual disturbances may also occasionally occur. This is followed by a … TBE
Products Cypermethrin is approved as an emulsifiable concentrate (Ektomin). It has been registered in many countries since 1992. Structure and properties Cypermethrin (C22H19Cl2NO3, Mr = 416.3 g/mol) belongs to the pyrethroids. These are synthetically produced, chemically more stable derivatives of the pyrethrins naturally occurring in certain chrysanthemums (, Dalmatian insect flower). Effects Cypermethrin (ATCvet QP53AC08) … Cypermethrin