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Jul 2026
Ocimum basilicum essential oil controls Haemaphysalis longicornis via multi-modal toxicity, enzyme inhibition, and synergy with hexythiazox
This work elucidates a multi-modal action mechanism of O. basilicum EO against H. longicornis through contact toxicity, fumigation, reproductive suppression, and enzyme inhibition, showing potential for addressing the critical challenge of acaricide resistance in animal production systems.
Zhi-Hua Gao, Fei-Di Guo, Xuecheng Song et al.
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