[efficacy and residual effect of amitraz (taktic) on adult hyalomma dromedarii in camels: preliminary trial]. | amitraz (12.5% emulsifiable concentrate) was tested against hyalomma dromedarii of the one-humped camel in a dairy camel herd in nouakchott (mauritania), at a concentration of 0.025% of the active component. the efficacy on adult ticks and the rapid rate of tick detachment are clearly shown: 95% reduction within eight hours; however, the nymphs seem to be more resistant: only 50% reduction after eight hours. the residual activity of amitraz against hyalomma dromedarii in camels is very short, le ... | 1994 | 7863074 |