A Simple, Inexpensive Method for Mark-Recapture of Ixodid Ticks. Issue 6 (2nd November 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: White, Alexis; Minch, Robin; Bidder, Lindsey; Gaff, Holly
• Editors: Machtinger, Erika
• Is Part Of: Journal of insect science. Volume 20:Issue 6(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-11-02
• Subjects: mark-recapture -- capture-mark-recapture -- Ixodid -- ticks; Insects -- Periodicals; Entomology -- Periodicals; Arthropoda -- Periodicals; Insects; Arthropods; Biology; Ecology; Entomologie -- Périodiques; Entomology; Insects; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 595.05
• DOI: 10.1093/jisesa/ieaa052
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1536-2442

Abstract

Abstract: Mark-recapture techniques have been widely used and specialized to study organisms throughout the field of biology. To mark-recapture ticks (Ixodida), we have created a simple method to mark ticks using nail polish applied with an insect pin secured in a pencil that allows for a variety of questions to be answered. For measuring tick control efficacy, estimating population estimates, or measuring movement of ticks, this inexpensive mark-recapture method has been easily applied in the field and in the lab to provide useful data to answer a variety of questions about ticks.