Identifying the Plant Communities Preferred by Tick Species in Hampton Roads, Virginia
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
Tick borne disease is the number one cause of vector borne disease in the United States. Understanding tick habitat is key to avoiding contact with disease. This study focused on mapping tick population density, herbaceous ground cover, and plant diversity on three different trails in Southeastern Virginia in the summer of 2015. Understanding how different tick species utilize plant communities will be important knowledge in the fight to prevent diseases.
Presentation Type
Event
Disciplines
Biology | Entomology | Plant Sciences
Location
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Conference Room 1310
Start Date
2-13-2016 9:00 AM
End Date
2-13-2016 10:00 AM
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Identifying the Plant Communities Preferred by Tick Species in Hampton Roads, Virginia
Learning Commons @ Perry Library, Conference Room 1310
Tick borne disease is the number one cause of vector borne disease in the United States. Understanding tick habitat is key to avoiding contact with disease. This study focused on mapping tick population density, herbaceous ground cover, and plant diversity on three different trails in Southeastern Virginia in the summer of 2015. Understanding how different tick species utilize plant communities will be important knowledge in the fight to prevent diseases.
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Faculty Mentor: Dr. Holly Gaff