Hard Ticks

The book *Hard Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases* offers a concise and scientific overview of significant challenges posed by ticks to health and agriculture. It examines ticks as vectors of diseases, their impact on public health, and their economic consequences for agriculture and livestock. The book discusses tick resistance to acaricides and explores solutions like antibiotics, vaccines, and innovative biological and chemical controls. Through global case studies, it provides insights into regional challenges and effective strategies, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding and combating tick-borne diseases.