Abundance of ticks and tick-borne pathogens in domestic gardens in Belgium, 2020-2022: a citizen science approach

Abundance of ticks and tick-borne pathogens in domestic gardens in Belgium, 2020-2022: a citizen science approach

Abstract Background Ticks, particularly Ixodes ricinus, are primary vectors for tick-borne diseases in Europe, with private gardens representing an understudied but potentially significant risk habitat. Through a citizen science initiative, we aimed to investigate tick density and pathogen prevalenc...

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Main Authors: Käthe Robert, Mats Van Gestel, Michiel Lathouwers, Manoj Fonville, Hein Sprong, Erik Matthysen, Dieter Heylen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Ixodes
Vectors
Urban
Ecology
Tick-borne disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23221-1
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