Table 3.
Age, gender, and season-wise infestation rate of hosts.
| Variables | Observed host (%) | Infested hosts (%) | Total infested/total observed (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | < 1 year | 112 (16.5) | 62 (18.0) | 345/678 (52.1) |
| 1–3 years | 192 (28.3) | 91 (26.4) | ||
| >3 years | 374 (55.2) | 192 (55.6) | ||
| Gender | Female | 486 (71.7) | 237 (68.7) | 345/678 (52.1) |
| Male | 192 (28.3) | 108 (31.3) | ||
| Seasons | Spring (March–May) | 163 (24.0) | 99 (28.7) | 345/678 (52.1) |
| Summer (June–August) | 191 (28.2) | 146 (42.3) | ||
| Autumn (September–November) | 165 (24.3) | 65 (18.8) | ||
| Winter (December–February) | 159 (23.4) | 35 (10.1) | ||