Seasonal and geographical distribution of adult Ixodes scapularis Say (Acari: Ixodidae) in Louisiana

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-1-2005

Abstract

The distribution and seasonality of adult black-legged ticks (Ixodes scapularis Say) in Louisiana was measured. The presence of adult ticks was determined by flagging at 106 sites throughout Louisiana. It was concluded that Ixodes scapularis is widely distributed throughout Louisiana. Ticks were also collected twice per month at one site over a 15-month period by flagging and use of CO2 traps to establish the relative seasonal abundance pattern of free-living adult ticks. Host-seeking, black-legged adult ticks were collected from October to May. Peak adult abundance was observed in December. More ticks were collected by the use of CO2 traps compared to flagging in October, November, and February. No black-legged tick larvae or nymphs were collected in this study using either collection method.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Journal of Vector Ecology

First Page

168

Last Page

170

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