In Vitro Acaricidal Activity of Silver Nanoparticles (AgNPs) against the Poultry Red Mite (Dermanyssus gallinae)

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Industry: Nanomedicine
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Instrument: Vasco, Wallis

Industry: Nanomedicine

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics15020659

Keywords: Dermanyssus gallinae; silver nanoparticles; AgNPs; scanning electron microscopy; bioassays; poultry red mite; PRM; contact toxicity

Dermanyssus gallinae (PRM) is the most common blood-sucking ectoparasite in laying hens and is resistant against numerous acaricides. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) represent an innovative solution against PRM. The current study aimed to assess the in vitro acaricidal activity of AgNPs against PRM and describe their potential mechanism of action. (298 characters)

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