EcologybioRxivPreprint
Refining mechanistic models to better predict larval and nymphal activity patterns of Ixodes scapularis
Stacy Lee Mowry, T. Alex Perkins
This study improves mechanistic models of Ixodes scapularis tick activity by incorporating humidity and overwinter development, showing better alignment with observed phenology across regions.
DOI 10.64898/2026.08.26.747079