Evaluation of Host-Targeted Acaricide for Reducing Risk of Lyme Disease in Southern New York State
Daniels T, Fish D, Falco R. Evaluation of Host-Targeted Acaricide for Reducing Risk of Lyme Disease in Southern New York State. Journal Of Medical Entomology 1991, 28: 537-543. PMID: 1941916, DOI: 10.1093/jmedent/28.4.537.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLyme diseasePermethrin-treated cottonDiseaseMiceBorrelia burgdorferiSignificant decreaseCausative agentIxodes dammini SpielmanI. damminiTreatment sitesWhite-footed miceTreatmentHost-seeking ticksFirst yearProportion of ticksSouthern New York StateRiskTreatment areaSpirochetesNew York StateWestchester CountyYearsDensity of nymphsTicksControl area