Table 1 Prevalence of R. helvetica in ticks.
Location | Area type | Collection (Years) | Ticks (n) all 3 stages | R. helvetica |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ameland (AL) | Vegetation rich dune | Tick bites (2004-06) | 169 | 12% |
Bijlmerweide (BW) | City park | Flagging (2000-02) | 39 | 36% |
Duin en kruidberg (DK) | Vegetation-rich dune | Flagging (2000-08) | 1295 | 66% |
Heumesoord (HO) | Heather/forest | Flagging (2007) | 89 | 21% |
Houtvesterijen (HV) | Forest | Flagging (2000-02) | 143 | 6% |