A novel treatment against the monogenean parasite, Gyrodactylus turnbulii, infecting guppies (Poecilia reticulata), using a plant-based commercial insecticide Timor C

摘要

Monogenean infections are a common cause of fish morbidity and mortality in aquaculture. In most cases, treatment relies on the application of toxic or unapproved chemicals. Therefore, alternative treatments against monogenean infections in fish that are safe and environmentally friendly are needed.