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=='''Argas persicus'''==
==''Argas persicus''==
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The complete life cyle should be done in around a month. However, under sub-optimal conditions it may be longer.
The complete life cyle should be done in around a month. However, under sub-optimal conditions it may be longer.
==''Argas reflexus''==
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| Also known as:
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==Hosts==
Pigeon
==Identification==
They are around 9mm in length and reddish brown in colour. They also have distinct irregular grooves along the lateral edges.
==Life Cycle==
Similar to that of ''A. persicus''. The number of nymphal stages vary from 2-4, and their complete life cycle may take up to 11 years.
==''Argas walkerae''==
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| Also known as:
| '''Chicken tick
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==Hosts==
Chicken
==Life Cycle==
Similar to ''A. persicus'' with three nymphal stages.
''Ornithodoros spp.''
''Ornithodoros spp.''
*Warmer climates worldwide
*Warmer climates worldwide