[The reaction of the tick Hyalomma asiaticum (Acarina, Ixodidae) to 1- to 4-GHz microwaves].
Low-energy microwave radiation in the frequency range in question was found to exert a noticeable biological action on H. asiaticum. Radiation delayed larval hatch by 3-20 days, increased the activity duration of newly moulted larvae by 17-24 days, reduces the survival of hungry larvae and nymphs by 4-10 days. The efficiency of the biological action of microwaves is enhanced by impairments in the natural developmental rhythm of the tick.
Korotkov
Iu S
IuS
Burenkov
M S
MS
Burenkova
L A
LA
Pichugin
V Iu
VIu
Chunikhin
S P
SP
Engovatov
V V
VV
D000818:Animals; D007814:Larva / Q000528:radiation effects; D008675:Metamorphosis, Biological / Q000528:radiation effects; D008872:Microwaves; D009758:Nymph / Q000528:radiation effects; D010063:Ovum / Q000528:radiation effects; D013987:Ticks / Q000254:growth & development / Q000528:radiation effects*; D013997:Time Factors