Abstract
ABSTRACT In preliminary experiments Ornithodoros tholozani (Laboulbene & Megnin, 1882) showed positive olfactory response to mammals, birds and reptiles, but not to amphibians. Preference was observed for mice. Vibration of soil proved not to stimulate initiation of movement. Strong light (100 W bulb) repelled ticks whereas weak light (80 W) attracted them. No influence of red light was witnessed. The ticks showed preference for high humidity (80%) but were unable to distinguish between relative humidities of 80% and 70%. Temperature preference range of the 3rd instar ticks was shown to be between 20° and 28°C.
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