Projects

Technology to Control Ticks Affecting Livestock and Humans Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408947

Molecular Biology of Boophilus Microplus Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408507

Developing and Using Molecular and Biochemical Methods for the Diagnosis of Acaricide Resistance in Boophilus Microplus Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 408948

Efficacy Trials to Validate the Usefulness of Acaricide Mixtures for the Control of Acaricide-Resistant Boophilus Microplus in New Caledonia Nonfunded Cooperative Agreement (N)   Accession Number: 411764

Publications

Effect of rainfall exposure immediately after a single dip treatment with coumaphos on the control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari:Ixodidae) on infested cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davey, R.B., Miller, J.A., Miller, R., George, J.E. 2009. Effect of rainfall exposure immediately after a single dip treatment with coumaphos on the control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari:Ixodidae) on infested cattle. Journal of Medical Entomology. 46(1):93-99.

A survey of fipronil- and ivermectin-resistant Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus collected in Northern Mexico and the options for the management of acaricide-resistant ticks with pesticides - (Proceedings/Symposium) - (03-Sep-08)

Differential response to diazinon and coumaphos in a strain of Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) collected in Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, R., Li, A.Y., Tijerina, M.A., Davey, R.B., George, J.E. 2008. Differential response to diazinon and coumaphos in a strain of Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) collected in Mexico. Journal of Medical Entomology. 45(5):905-911.

Serologically defined Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus larval antigens in BmLF3, a partially pure Sephacryl S-300 fraction of crude larval proteins - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pruett Jr, J.H., Olafson, P.U., Davey, R.B. 2008. Serologically defined Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus larval antigens in BmLF3, a partially pure Sephacryl S-300 fraction of crude larval proteins. Veterinary Parasitology. 155(3-4):264-272.

In vitro and in vivo evaluation of deltamethrin and amitraz mixtures for the control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari:Ixodidae) in New Caledonia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Barre, N., Li, A.Y., Miller, R. J., Gaia, H., Delathiere, J., Davey, R.B., George, J.E. 2008. In vitro and in vivo evaluation of deltamethrin and amitraz mixtures for the control of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in New Caledonia. Veterinary Parasitology. 155:110-119.

Genetics and mechanisms of permethrin resistance in the Santa Luiza strain of Boophilus microplus Acari:Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, A.Y., Davey, R.B., Miller, R., Guerrero, F., George, J.E. 2008. Genetics and mechanisms of permethrin resistance in the Santa Luiza strain of Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 45(3):427-438.

Efficacy of amitraz applied as a dip against an amitraz-resistant strain of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari:Ixodidae) infested on cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davey, R.B., Miller, R., George, J.E. 2008. Efficacy of amitraz applied as a dip against an amitraz-resistant strain of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari:Ixodidae) infested on cattle. Veterinary Parasitology. 152(1-2):127-135.

Mutations in a Putative Octopamine Receptor Gene in Amitraz-Resistant Cattle Ticks - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chen, A.C., He, H., Davey, R.B. 2007. Mutations in a putative octopamine receptor gene in amitraz-resistant cattle ticks. Veterinary Parasitology. 148:379-383.

Acaricide Resistance and Synergism Between Permethrin and Amitraz Against Susceptible and Resistant Strains of Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, A.Y., Chen, A.C., Miller, R., Davey, R.B., George, J.E. 2007. Acaricide resistance and synergism between permethrin and amitraz against susceptible and resistant strains of Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Pest Management Science. 63(9):882-889.

Acaricides for controlling ticks on cattle and the problem of acaricide resistance - (Book/Chapter) - (25-Jan-07)

First Report of Pemethrin-Resistant Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) Collected Within the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, R. J., Davey, R.B., George, J.E. 2007. First report of pemethrin-resistant Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) collected within the United States. Journal of Medical Entomology. 44(2):308-315.

A Comparison of Three Bioassay Techniques to Determine Amitraz Susceptibility in Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, R.J., Davey, R.B., White, W.H., George, J.E. 2007. A comparison of three bioassay techniques to determine amitraz susceptibility in Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 44(2):283-294.

Efficacy of a Single Doramectin Injection Against Adult Female Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in the Final Stages of Engorgement Before Detachment - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davey, R.B., Miller, J.A., George, J.E., Klavons, J.A. 2007. Efficacy of a single doramectin injection against adult female Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) in the final stages of engorgement before detachment. Journal of Medical Entomology. 44(2):277-282.

Detection of Babesia Bigemina Infection in Strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) Microplus Collected from Outbreaks in South Texas - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Guerrero, F., Bendele, K.G., Davey, R.B., George, J.E. 2007. Detection of Babesia bigemina infection in strains of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus collected from outbreaks in South Texas. Veterinary Parasitology. 145:156-163.

Identification and Partial Purification of Serologically Defined Boophilus Microplus Larval Antigens by Natural Ectoparasite Exposure - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Pruett Jr., J.H., Untalan, P.M., Davey, R.B. 2006. Identification and partial purification of serologically defined Boophilus microplus larval antigens by natural ectoparasite exposure. Veterinary Parasitology. 140:148-157.

Comparison of the Reporductive Biology Between Acaricide-Resistant and Acaricide-Susceptible Rhipicephalus (Booplilus) Microplus (Acari:ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davey, R.B., George, J.E., Miller, R.J. 2006. Comparison of the reporductive biology between acaricide-resistant and acaricide-susceptible Rhipicephalus (Booplilus) microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Veterinary Parasitology. 139:211-220.

Identification of Tick Periviscerokinin, the First Neurohormone of Ixodidae: Single Cell Analysis by Means of Maldi-Tof/tof Mass Spectrometry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Neupert, S., Predel, R., Russell, W.K., Davey, R.B., Pietrantonio, P.V., Nachman, R.J. 2005. Identification of tick periviscerokinin, the first neurohormone of Ixodidae: Single cell analysis by means of MALDI-TOF/TOF mass spectrometry. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 338:1860-1864.

Effect of Repeated Spinosad Treatments on Cattle Against Boophilus Annulatus under South Texas Field Conditions - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davey, R.B., Miller, J.A., George, J.E., Snyder, D.E. 2005. Effect of repeated spinosad treatments on cattle against Boophilus annulatus under south Texas field conditions. Southwestern Entomologist. 30(4):245-255.

Mode of Inheritance of Amitraz Resistance in a Brazilian Strain of the Southern Cattle Tick, Boophilus Microplus (Acari:ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, A.Y., Davey, R.B., Miller, R., George, J.E. 2005. Mode of inheritance of amitraz resistance in a Brazilian strain of the southern cattle tick, Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Experimental and Applied Acarology. 37:183-198.

Comparison of Carbon Dioxide and Octenol-Baited Encephalitis Virus Surveillance Mosquito Traps at the Shoal Water Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, R., Wing, J., Cope, S., Davey, R.B., Kline, D.L. 2005. Comparison of carbon dioxide- and octenol-baited encephalitis virus surveillance mosquito traps at the Shoal Water Bay training area, Queensland, Australia. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 21(4):497-500.

First Report of Organophosphate-Resistant Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) Within the United States of America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Miller, R., Davey, R.B., George, J.E. 2005. First report of organophosphate-resistant Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) within the United States of America. Journal of Medical Entomology. 45(2):912-917.

Toxicological and Biochemical Characterization of Coumaphos Resistance in the San Roman Strain of Boophilus Microplus (Acari:ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, Andrew Y., Pruett, John H., Davey, Ronald B., George, John E. 2005. Toxicological and biochemical characterization of coumaphos resistance in the San Roman strain of Boophilus microplus (Acari:Ixodidae). Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology. 81:145-153.

Carbaryl Resistance in Mexican Strains of the Southern Cattle Tick Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Li, A.Y., Davey, R.B., George, J.E. 2005. Carbaryl resistance in Mexican strains of the southern cattle tick Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae). Journal of Economic Entomology. 98(2):552-556.

An in Vitro Larval Immersion Microassay for Identifying and Characterizing Candidate Acaricides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

White, W.H., Plummer, P.R., Kemper, C.J., Miller, R.J., Davey, R.B., Kemp, D.H., Hughes, S., Smith II, C.K., Gutierrez, J.A. 2004. An in vitro larval immersion microassay for identifying and characterizing candidate acaricides. Journal of Medical Entomology. 41(6):1034-1042.

Therapeutic and Persistent Efficacy of a Single Injection Treatment of Ivermectin and Moxidectin Against Boophilus Microplus (Acari:ixodidae) on Infested Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davey, Ronald B., Miller, J. Allen, George, John E., Miller, Robert J. 2005. Therapeutic and persistent efficacy of a single injection treatment of ivermectin and moxidectin against Boophilus microplus (Acari:Ixodidae) on infested cattle. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 35:117-129.

Organophosphate Resistance in Mexican Strains of Boophilus Microplus: a Major Threat to the U.S. Cattle Industry - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Pound, J.M., Miller, J.A., Chen, A.C., Pruett Jr, J.H., Guerrero, F., Davey, R.B., Untalan, P.M., Lohmeyer, K.H., Li, A.Y., Miller, R., George, J.E. 2004. Organophosphate resistance in Mexican strains of Boophilus microplus: A major threat to the U.S. cattle industry. Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists Bulletin of Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 17:43-51.

Identification of a Third Boophilus Micorplus (Acari: Ixodidae) Cdna Presumptively Encoding An Acetylcholinesterase - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Temeyer, K.B., Davey, R.B., Chen, A.C. 2004. Identification of a third Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) cDNA presumptively encoding an acetylcholinesterase. Journal of Medical Entomology. 41(3):259-268.

Control of An Organophosphate-Resistant Strain of Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) Infested on Cattle Following a Series of Dips in Coumaphos Applied at Different Treatment Intervals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Davey, R.B., George, J.E., Miller, R.J. 2004. Control of an organophosphate-resistant strain of Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) infested on cattle following a series of dips in coumaphos applied at different treatment intervals. Journal of Medical Entomology. 41(3):524-528.

The Therapeutic and Persistent Efficacy of a Single Application of Doramectin Applied Either As a Pour-on Or Injection to Cattle Infested with Boophilus Microplus (Acari:ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

George, J.E., Davey, R.B. 2004. The therapeutic and persistent efficacy of a single application of doramectin applied either as a pour-on or injection to cattle infested with Boophilus microplus (Acari:Ixodidae). Journal of Medical Entomology. 41(3):402-407.

Detection and Characterization of Amitraz Resistance in the Southern Cattle Tick, Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

LI, A.Y., DAVEY, R.B., MILLER, R., GEORGE, J.E. DETECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF AMITRAZ RESISTANCE IN THE SOUTHERN CATTLE TICK, BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI: IXODIDAE). JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY. 2004. v. 41. p. 193-200.

Characterization of Amitraz Resistance in Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) and Its Implications in Resistance Management - (Proceedings/Symposium)

LI, A.Y., DAVEY, R.B., FRAGOSO, H.S., GEORGE, J.E. CHARACTERIZATION OF AMITRAZ RESISTANCE IN BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI: IXODIDAE) AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT. PROCEEDINGS OF V INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR OF ANIMAL PARASITOLOGY, 1-3 OCTOBER 2003, MERIDA, YUCATAN, MEXICO. 2003. p. 163-172.

The Impact of Acaricide-Resistant Ticks on the Exportation of Cattle from Mexico into the U.S. - (Proceedings/Symposium)

GEORGE, J.E., KAMMLAH, D.M., POUND, J.M., DAVEY, R.B. THE IMPACT OF ACARICIDE-RESISTANT TICKS ON THE EXPORTATION OF CATTLE FROM MEXICO INTO THE U.S. PROCEEDINGS OF V INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR OF ANIMAL PARASITOLOGY, 1-3 OCTOBER 2003, MERIDA, YUCATAN, MEXICO. 2003. p. 22-27.

Chemical Control of Ticks on Cattle and the Resistance of These Parasites to Acaricides - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

George, J.E., Pound, J.M., Davey, R.B. 2004. Chemical control of ticks on cattle and the resistance of these parasites to acaricides. Parasitology. 129:S353-S366.

Resistance to Coumaphos and Diazinon in Boophilus Microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) and Evidence for the Involvement of An Oxidative Detoxification Mechanism - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

LI, A.Y., DAVEY, R.B., MILLER, R.J., GEORGE, J.E. RESISTANCE TO COUMAPHOS AND DIAZINON IN BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS (ACARI: IXODIDAE) AND EVIDENCE FOR THE INVOLVEMENT OF AN OXIDATIVE DETOXIFICATION MECHANISM. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY. 2003. v. 40(4). p. 482-489.

Efficacy of Various Concentrations of Coumpahos to Control Adult, Nymphal, and Larval Stages of An Organophosphate-Resistant Strain of Boophilus Microplus on Infested Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

DAVEY, R.B., GEORGE, J.E., MILLER, R. J. EFFICACY OF VARIOUS CONCENTRATIONS OF COUMAPHOS TO CONTROL ADULT, NYMPHAL, AND LARVAL STAGES OF AN ORGANOPHOSPHATE-RESISTANT STRAIN OF BOOPHILUS MICROPLUS ON INFESTED CATTLE. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF VETERINARY RESEARCH. 2003. v. 64(6), p. 684-689.