Evaluation of the efficacy of preparation «AcaroKILL» against ixodic ticks

A large population of dogs creates a demand for effective drugs to protect them from arthropods, which have a negative influence when they attack animals. Arthropods can be vectors of pathogens of dangerous infectious and invasive diseases, including anthroponoses. Thus, ixodic ticks can cause oppression, dermatitis, intoxication, anemia, reducing the body's resistance and can be vectors of pathogens of viral, bacterial, protozoan diseases of animals and humans. The most common and dangerous protozoosis of dogs is babesiosis. Ixodic ticks are biological vectors of genus Babesia. In order to prevent babesiosis it is recommended to use acaricides for animals. To inhibit the development of drug resistant populations of arthropods, it is recommended to use a combination of active substances. The aim of the work was to study the effectiveness of the combined insectoacaricidal preparation «AcaroKILL» against ixodic ticks. Research material and methods. The research was conducted in April-May 2020 in Kharkiv region, on the basis of the research laboratory of the Department of Parasitology at Kharkiv State Zooveterinary Academy, veterinary clinic «911». The research was conducted on domestic dogs aged 4 to 8 years. The study was conducted using general and special methods, which included analysis of animal conditions and clinical and parasitological examination of animals. The drug was used according to the manufacturer's instructions. Efficiency of the drug was determined by indicators of animal safety, duration of acaricidal action. Results of research and discussion. The results of the research showed that the complex preparation «AcaroKILL» containing a combination of active substances from different chemical groups had a pronounced acaricidal effect lasting up to 30 days. Negative effect of the preparation on experimental animals was not established. The preparation «AcaroKILL» can be recommended for the control of ixodic ticks according to the instructions, observing the precautions using it. Рrospects for further research is to study the effectiveness of «AcaroKILL» against other arthropods.