Journal of Medical Entomology (2009) 46, 1240-1243

A.D. Barrett, K.N. Gott, J.M. Barrett, D.J. Barrett and D.T. Rusk (2009)
Sensitivity of host-seeking nymphal lone star ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) to immersion in heated water
Journal of Medical Entomology 46 (5), 1240-1243
Abstract: Host-seeking nymphal Amblyomma americanum (L.) (Acari: Ixodidae) were placed into heated water, and their survival or their torpidity was recorded as a function of exposure time. Exposures were determined that either kill the nymphs or affect their mobility. All nymphs died when exposed for a minute or more to a temperature >51°C. Nearly all nymphs remained motionless for a period of time when exposed for 3 min to a temperature >44°C.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Amblyomma americanum