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    Ticks are ‘spreading like wildfire’ - and more of them are carrying Lyme

    2026-05-21T11:03:00Z

    Not only are tick numbers growing in the US, but today’s ticks are more likely to carry Lyme disease bacteria and other dangerous pathogens. Researchers have noticed a greater diversity of ticks, suggesting a complex pattern of movement and perhaps the introduction or reintroduction of animals, including birds.