Fig. 7

Association between density of rodents and tick-associated microorganisms. The graphs show the relationship between the number of rodents per plot in year t and NIP and DIN (number per 200 m² per plot) in year t+1. a Effect of rodent density on NIP_{t+1 S. ixodetis}. Rodent density had significant negative effect on NIP. b Effect of rodent density on DON_{t+1 S. ixodetis}. Rodent density had significant non-linear effect on DIN. c Effect of rodent density on NIP_{t+1 B. microti}. Rodent density had significant negative effect on NIP. d Effect of rodent density on DIN_{t+1 B. microti}. Rodent density had significant non-linear effect on DIN