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  • Epidemiology
  • Parasitology

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  • Tick-borne diseases pose significant global health risks to humans and animals.
  • Accurate epidemiological data relies on effective tick population dynamics and activity monitoring.
  • Field-based tick sampling is essential for generating reliable epidemiological data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the influence of different cloth types on the efficacy of the flagging technique for tick collection.
  • To compare the performance of Munich (MUC) and Oxford (OX) type fabrics in field tick sampling.

Main Methods:

  • The study employed the flagging technique using two distinct fabric types: Munich (MUC) and Oxford (OX).
  • Tick sampling yields were compared across 30 pairs of transect lines.
  • Data analysis involved classical statistical methods and computer modeling.

Main Results:

  • The MUC flag captured approximately five times more larval ticks compared to the OX flag.
  • No statistically significant differences in the yields of nymphs and adult ticks were observed between the two flag types.
  • The MUC fabric's texture was found to be superior for larval tick detection and collection.

Conclusions:

  • The MUC fabric flag, with its tight and flat texture, enhances the detection and collection of ticks, particularly larvae.
  • The OX fabric flag's loose texture makes it unsuitable for quantitative sampling of larval *Ixodes ricinus*.
  • Cloth selection is a critical factor for optimizing tick sampling efficiency in epidemiological studies.