Scientists have found that temperature has little impact on the types of bacteria ticks carry. What they did find was humidity and competition among bacteria had the greatest influence on the combinations of pathogens carried by Ixodes Ricinus, one of Europe’s most common tick species.
Humidity, competition among bacteria influence pathogens ticks carry
Source: UPI, December 19, 2019. Link. No one single environmental factor had a uniform effect on the success or failure of specific tick-borne pathogens.
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INSIGHTS: The discussion of multiple bacterial pathogens on a single tick may be new news to some animal health pros. It adds to the importance of tick bite prevention discussions and activities.