Different drivers, same tick: Effect of host traits, habitat, and climate on the infestation of three rodent species by larval Dermacentor ticks

Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) pose a growing concern for public and wildlife health. Understanding how host traits and environmental factors influence tick infestation in small mammals is critical for improving TBD management strategies. We investigated the presence and load of Dermacentor spp. Larvae...

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Main Authors: Gabriel P. Andrade-Ponce, Brandi G. Giles, Brent C. Newman, Andrés M. López-Pérez, Cord B. Eversole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-04-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224425000197
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