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Tick Control MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Tick Control
Tree Number(s)
N06.850.780.200.650.850
Unique ID
D013983
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D013983
Annotation
chemicals killing or controlling ticks are indexed under acaricides; mite control can go here as MITES (IM) + TICK CONTROL (IM)
Scope Note
Chemical, biological, or medical measures designed to prevent the spread of ticks or the concomitant infestations which result in tick-borne diseases. It includes the veterinary as well as the public health aspects of tick and mite control.
Entry Term(s)
Mite Control
Previous Indexing
Insect Control (1966-1972)
Ticks (1966-1972)
Public MeSH Note
73
History Note
73
Date Established
1973/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2009/07/06
Tick Control Preferred
Mite Control Related
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