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Ticks are the biological vectors of various veterinary diseases. They are one of the major threats to livestock health and productivity by transmitting various infectious organisms and causing economic losses. This article focuses on highlighting the importance of various tick control methods, involving the advantages and limitations of chemical, biological, and integrated techniques. Chemical acaricides are considered the most effective method for tick control, but they have risks and side effects that ultimately contribute to the need for sustainable alternatives. Biological control methods include environment-friendly techniques like the use of natural predators and pathogens. Integrated tick management (ITM) combines multiple control methods, providing a comprehensive approach to tick control. In addition, ethnoveterinary practices use traditional plant-based methods for tick control. This article concludes that a comprehensive understanding of a tick's biology is important for developing effective control strategies, which should be an approach having minimal risks, maximum benefits, and environment friendly.