Instar development and disengagement rate of engorged female winter ticks,Dermacentor albipictus (Acari: Ixodidae), following single- and trickle-exposure of moose (Alces alces) |
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Authors: | Mark L Drew W M Samuel |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Zoology, University of Alberta, T6G 2E9 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
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Abstract: | Seven hand-reared moose (Alces alces) calves and one yearling were infested with 30 000 larvae each of the winter tick,Dermacentor albipictus, either by single- or trickle-exposure (1000/day). They were examined weekly for instar changes from September/October until late May. By 2 and 3 weeks post-exposure, most larvae on single- and trickle-infested moose, respectively, had fed and molted to nymphs. Thereafter, tick development was similar between both infestation techniques. Nymphs dominated the tick population from October to mid-February, and adults from mid-February to May. The peak of host disengagement by engorged females was late March in both years. Weights of engorged females from calf moose declined over time during the disengagement period. |
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