Table 2.
Reproductive efficiency and effectiveness of treatment of seven essential oils against cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus.
| Treatment | Reproductive efficiency (%) | Treatment efficacy (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Control | 81.0 | 0.0 |
| Juniper 1% | 23.3 | 73.8 |
| Juniper 5% | 4.2 | 95.2 |
| Juniper 10% | 3.6 | 96.3 |
| Palmarosa 1% | 1.8 | 99.7 |
| Palmarosa 5% | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Palmarosa 10% | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Cedar 1% | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Cedar 5% | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Cedar 10% | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Lemon grass 1% | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Lemon grass 5% | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Lemon grass 10% | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Ginger 1% | 5.7 | 85.7 |
| Ginger 5% | 2.9 | 92.6 |
| Ginger 10% | 2.5 | 94.0 |
| Geranium 1% | 5.6 | 85.9 |
| Geranium 5% | 3.3 | 91.6 |
| Geranium 10% | 1.2 | 97.0 |
| Bergamot 1% | 5.1 | 84.9 |
| Bergamot 5% | 5.3 | 86.6 |
| Bergamot 10% | 3.7 | 90.5 |