Deer presence rather than abundance determines the population density of the sheep tick, Ixodes ricinus, in Dutch forests.

Hofmeester, Tim RSprong, HeinJansen, Patrick APrins, Herbert H Tvan Wieren, Sipke E2018-01-102018-01-102017-09-19Deer presence rather than abundance determines the population density of the sheep tick, Ixodes ricinus, in Dutch forests. 2017, 10 (1):433 Parasit Vectors1756-33052892743210.1186/s13071-017-2370-7http://hdl.handle.net/10029/621121Understanding which factors drive population densities of disease vectors is an important step in assessing disease risk. We tested the hypothesis that the density of ticks from the Ixodes ricinus complex, which are important vectors for tick-borne diseases, is determined by the density of deer, as adults of these ticks mainly feed on deer.enArchived with thanks to Parasites & vectorsDeer presence rather than abundance determines the population density of the sheep tick, Ixodes ricinus, in Dutch forests.ArticleParasit Vectors 2017, 10(1):433