Difference between revisions of "Soft Ticks - Overseas"
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Revision as of 14:26, 17 July 2010
Argas spp.
- Warmer climates worldwide
- Mainly an avian parasite but will also attack humans
- E.g. A. persicus, the poultry tick, contributes to production losses in the poultry industry and also feeds on migratory birds in temperate climates
Ornithodoros spp.
- Warmer climates worldwide
- Found in primitive housing and sandy soil
- Vectors for relapsing fever in humans caused by Borrelia spp.
- Vectors for African swine fever
Otobius spp.
- Warmer climates worldwide
- Inhabits the ears of cats and dogs
- Also referred to as the 'spinose ear tick'
- Can predispose animals to secondary myiasis