The role of environmental heterogeneity in the control of ixodes ticks population number: cellular automata model

The problems of mathematical modeling of ixodes ticks population dynamics in ecosystems of the middle latitudes are considered. Characteristics of ixodes ticks populations spread in the ecosystems are investigated in the qualitative aspect. The cellular automata simulation model of ixodes ticks number dynamics is developed. This model allows investigating the effects of various environmental factors on the rate of population growth and dynamics of ixodes ticks distribution.