Efficacy of neem oil (Azadirachta indica) as an antiparasitic treatment for scorpions (Androctonus bicolor) and its impact on venom production

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  By Guy Haimovitch - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=630184 Efficacy of neem oil (Azadirachta indica) as an antiparasitic treatment for scorpions (Androctonus bicolor) and its impact on venom production Abstract Mite infestations are a recurrent welfare issue that significantly affect the health, venom production, and survival of scorpions, particularly under human care. Chemical acaricides such as permethrins and fipronil, widely used in veterinary medicine for mite and tick control, are contraindicated in scorpions. Since mites and scorpions both belong to the class Arachnida, even minimal exposure can result in severe toxicity or death. Neem oil ( Azadirachta indica ) has been widely recognized for its acaricidal, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Its main compound, azadirachtin, interferes with mite development and reproduction, leading to reduced infestations and egg viability. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of a 1...

The genome sequence of the spider, Parasteatoda lunata (Clerck, 1757)

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The genome sequence of the spider, Parasteatoda lunata (Clerck, 1757)

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We present a genome assembly from an individual female Parasteatoda lunata (spider; Arthropoda; Arachnida; Araneae; Theridiidae). The genome sequence is 1,411.4 megabases in span. Most of the assembly is scaffolded into 12 chromosomal, including the X1 and X2 sex chromosomes. The mitochondrial genome has also been assembled and is 14.29 kilobases in length.


Oxford G, Natural History Museum Genome Acquisition Lab, Darwin Tree of Life Barcoding collective et al. The genome sequence of the spider, Parasteatoda lunata (Clerck, 1757) [version 1; peer review: 3 approved]. Wellcome Open Res 2023, 8:271 (https://doi.org/10.12688/wellcomeopenres.19585.1)