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Amitraz (development code BTS27419) is a non-systemic acaricide and insecticide^[1] and has also been described as a scabicide. It was first synthesized by the Boots Co. in England in 1969.^[2] Amitraz has been found to have an insect repellent effect, works as an insecticide and also as a pesticide synergist.^[3] Its effectiveness is traced back on alpha-adrenergic agonist activity, interaction with octopamine receptors of the central nervous system and inhibition of monoamine oxidases and prostaglandin synthesis.^[4] Therefore, it leads to overexcitation and consequently paralysis and death in insects. Because amitraz is less harmful to mammals, amitraz is among many other purposes best known as insecticide against mite- or tick-infestation of dogs.^[1] It is also widely used in the beekeeping industry as a control for the Varroa destructor mite, although there are reports of resistance.^[5]

Amitraz is particularly effective against acarids,^[6] but it is used as a pesticide in many different fields. Therefore, amitraz is available in many different forms, such as a wettable powder, an emulsifiable concentrate, a soluble concentrate/liquid, and an impregnated collar (for dogs).^[7] It is characterized as an insect repellent, insecticide, and pesticide synergist. These are the properties which make it especially useful as a pesticide:^[4]

• The repellent effect causes insects to turn away from their target as this is treated with amitraz.^[4]
• It acts as an insecticide, which means that it can be used to control insects that are directly or indirectly harmful to man.^[4]
• As a pesticide synergist it also increases the effect of some other pesticides if they are combined with amitraz.^[4]