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November 9, 2025Open Access

Seasonal and diel environment effects on host-seeking behaviour in the European tick vector, Ixodes ricinus

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MNMadeleine NollRWRichard WallBMBen L. Makepeace

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Overview

Observational analysis showed nocturnal questing behavior in tick vectors, highlighting pathogen transmission risks due to environmental factors.

Key Points

  • Nocturnal questing behavior in Ixodes ricinus is moderated by darkness and soil temperature, affecting pathogen transmission risk.
  • Generalised Linear Mixed Modelling revealed key predictors, including darkness and saturation deficit, influencing tick movement patterns.
  • Assessment using blanket dragging over 24-hour cycles monitored tick activity across different seasons in 2022.
  • Understanding these seasonal effects on tick behavior calls for improved monitoring strategies in vector-borne pathogen research.

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Noll et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/690fdcdaf60c54d04ea37e84https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.11.06.685884
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