To reduce the incidence of Lyme disease,the most important factor is to control the population size of _______,because this in turn reduces the number of larval ticks that _______.
A) deer;hatch from eggs
B) deer;find blood meals
C) rodents;hatch from eggs
D) rodents;find blood meals
E) cattle;hatch from eggs

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Controlling the rodent population is crucial because they are primary hosts for larval ticks, which need blood meals to develop into nymphs and adults. Reducing rodent numbers decreases the number of ticks that can find blood meals and mature.

To Reduce the Incidence of Lyme Disease,the Most Important Factor