Monitoring of the epizootic situation of tick infestation in the territory of Stavropol

Abstract

This problem is also relevant for urbanized  cases,  especially  for  the  southern  regions of the country, where there are cases of spread of ticks. Research on the basis of the Department  of  Parasitology  and  Veterinary and Sanitary Expertise, Anatomy and Pathology named after prof. S. N. Nikolsky and the Scientific, Diagnostic and Treatment Veterinary Center of the FGBOU HE "Stavropol State Agrarian University", as well as on the basis  of  the  veterinary  clinic  IP  Zaichenko "Veterinary  Center  named  after.  Pirogov. The object of the study was ixodid ticks of the genera Dermacentor and Ixodes, seized using  a  specialized  trap,  as  well  as  seized with  dogs  in  veterinary  clinics  during  the acceptance. The study showed that two main types of ixodid ticks are widespread in the city  of  Stavropol:  Demacentor  and  Ixodes. According to the results of research in 2022, female ticks of the genus Dermacentor identified  54%  of  the  total  number  of  adults, males - 46%. Female ticks of the genus Ixodes accounted for 61% of the total number of adults, males - 39%. The spring peak of activity in 2023 showed that female ticks of the genus Dermacentor were identified in the amount of 102 individuals, males - 78 individuals.  Female  ticks  of  the  genus  Ixodes accounted  for  53%  of  the  total  number  of adults, males - 47%. Thus, it has been established that the most widespread distribution of ixodid ticks takes place in the Industrial District of Stavropol, the distribution of alleys, forest zones and walking areas with the coverage of the species of ticks of the genus Dermacentor, is 79% of the total number of captured ectoparasites.