Table 2.
Effects of dsRNA treatment on R. haemaphysaloides adult female tick blood feeding.a
| Groups | Death rate after soaking (%) | Attachment rate at 24 h (%) | Engorgement rate (%) | Oviposition rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0 | 4.3 ± 0.6 | 91.3 ± 1.7 | 68.3 ± 3.7b | 6.7 ± 0.6b |
| Control (luciferase) | 4.6 ± 0.3 | 88.9 ± 5.1 | 87.8 ± 5.1 | 91.0 ± 6.3 |
Values were expressed as averages ± standard error.
Significant difference (P < 0.05) as calculated by Student’s t-test.