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Zain Iftikhar, Muhammad Mubashir Rafiq, Muhammad Abdullah Qureshi, Syed Rizwan Ahmad.

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Ticks and mites are economically significant ectoparasites that infest a wide range of domestic and wild animals, as well as humans. Their presence affects livestock productivity by causing direct irritation, skin damage, blood loss, and transmitting various pathogens. Traditional control methods primarily relied on chemical acaricides; however, the emergence of resistance, environmental contamination, and concerns about residue in animal products have highlighted the limitations of chemical control alone. Integrated control strategies represent a comprehensive, sustainable approach that combines chemical, biological, environmental, genetic, and management-based interventions. This article explores the biology and significance of ticks and mites, challenges in their control, and the key components of integrated tick and mite management, emphasizing the need for region-specific, species-specific, and economically viable programs to ensure long-term efficacy and ecological balance

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