From: Transmission of Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Foggie, 1949) by Ixodes ricinus (Linnaeus, 1758) ticks feeding on dogs and artificial membranes
Hours post-infestation
Group
Mean no. of ticks
3
1
37.7
6
2
32.0
12
31.7
24
4
28.7
48
5
32.3
Females allowed to feed until engorged
47.7