Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2020
DOI
10.1093/jisesa/ieaa052
Publication Title
Journal of Insect Science
Volume
20
Issue
6
Pages
1-5
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.
Rights
© The Authors 2020.
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted reuse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Data Availability
Article states: "An example of the R code and data used for the CJS and MNA calculations are available by e-mail request to Holly Gaff at hgaff@odu.edu." [In Acknowledgments section]
Original Publication Citation
White, A., Minch, R., Bidder, L., & Gaff, H. (2020). A simple, inexpensive method for mark-recapture of Ixodid ticks. Journal of Insect Science, 20(6), 1-5, Article 9. https://doi.org/10.1093/jisesa/ieaa052
Repository Citation
White, Alexis; Minch, Robin; Bidder, Lindsey; and Gaff, Holly, "A Simple, Inexpensive Method for Mark-Recapture of Ixodid Ticks" (2020). Biological Sciences Faculty Publications. 415.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/biology_fac_pubs/415
ORCID
0000-0003-3289-5497 (White), 0000-0002-4034-2684 (Gaff)