Host-seeking behavior of Sarcoptes scabiei
LG Arlian, RA Runyan, LB Sorlie, SA Estes - Journal of the American …, 1984 - Elsevier
Sarcoptes scabiei mites perceive specific host stimuli and are attracted to the host. Mites
dislodged from the host respond to both host odor and a thermal stimulus and seek its
source. The response to thermal and host odor stimuli are independent. Mites in close
proximity to the body respond to both stimuli and show no preference for either. At greater
distances from the host, odor is the more important stimulus.
dislodged from the host respond to both host odor and a thermal stimulus and seek its
source. The response to thermal and host odor stimuli are independent. Mites in close
proximity to the body respond to both stimuli and show no preference for either. At greater
distances from the host, odor is the more important stimulus.