Table 1 Statistical analysis of biological effects on dsRhEcR-treated and dsRhUSP-treated groups. It showed that the dsRhEcR-treated group had significant inhibition of feeding time, body weight, engorgement rate, oviposition rate, and egg-hatching rate compared to the dsLuciferase-treated group and that the dsRhUSP-treated group did not induce tick alterations
Group | Attachment rate in 24 h | Feeding period (days) | Engorged body weight (g) | Engorgement rate | Oviposition rate | Egg-hatching rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
dsEcR | 50% (40/80) | 7-10 | 0.0448 ± 0.0131* | 0 | 0 | 0 |
dsLuciferase | 47.5% (38/80) | 7-8 | 0.2834 ± 0.0654 | 81.25% (65/80) | 90% (18/20) | 100% |
dsUSP | 62.5% (50/80) | 7-8 | 0.2938 ± 0.0566** | 85% (68/80) | 95% (19/20) | 100% |