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...

A plant-associated new species of the spider genus Laminacauda (Araneae, Linyphiidae) from Brazil and Uruguay, with new records of the genus

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A plant-associated new species of the spider genus Laminacauda (Araneae, Linyphiidae) from Brazil and Uruguay, with new records of the genus

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Laminacauda karaguata Cajade n. sp. is described from Brazil and Uruguay based on both males and females. Illustrations of somatic and sexual characters and a distribution map of the species are provided. Furthermore, additional records and information about the natural history of Laminacauda montevidensis are provided and discussed.

Cajade, M., Rodrigues, E. N. L., Hagopián, D., Laborda, Á., & Simó, M. (2025). A plant-associated new species of the spider genus Laminacauda (Araneae, Linyphiidae) from Brazil and Uruguay, with new records of the genus. Studies on Neotropical Fauna and Environment, 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/01650521.2025.2540587