Table 3 Location and details of D. reticulatus tick collection in England and Wales (2010–2016)
Location | County | Year | Sample (All adults) | Piroplasm PCR result | Babesia species detected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Morfa Harlech | Wales | 2010 | 3♂, 7♀ | 1/10 | Babesia canis |
Bolt Tail | Devon | 2011 | 18♂, 37♀ | 0/55 | – |
Morfa Gwyllt near Tywyn | Wales | 2012 | 2♂, 8♀ | 0/10 | – |
Borth | Wales | 2012 | 3♂, 7♀ | 0/10 | – |
Old Hall Marshes | Essex | 2016 | 3♂, 7♀ | 0/10 | – |
Harlow | Essex | 2016 | 9♂, 8♀ | 14/17 | Babesia canis |