Acaricidal activity of the essential oil from Tetradenia riparia (Lamiaceae) on the cattle tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Acari; Ixodidae)

► Evaluate the acaricidal activity in vitro bioassay (AIT - adult immersion test) and (LPT - larval packet test). ► Providing information on the obtention of Tetradenia riparia essential oil. ► Sensitivity of ticks, especially Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, of great interest to livestock.