A South African tick is moving into new areas, and climate models warn that central and eastern regions could face higher disease risk by 2065

A tick species is expanding its habitat across South Africa due to climate change. This expansion poses significant risks to ...
The Conversation

Ticks in South Africa are becoming resistant to pesticides – and may become uncontrollable

Ticks that live on South African livestock are becoming resistant to the only pesticides that can kill them. Belinda Pretorius/Getty Images Ticks that suck the blood of South Africa’s cattle are ...
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Tiny threat, big danger: What you need to know about ticks

South Africa is a nation of hikers, gardeners, farmers, and adventurers who love nothing more than a braai on the veld or a stroll through the fynbos. But lurking in that long grass and on the backs ...
NOW Toronto

‘A small bug can change your life’: Why one Ontario mom is warning parents after child’s ‘nerve-racking’ tick scare

After visiting the African Lion Safari Zoo, an Ontario woman discovered her child had unknowingly brought home a tick.
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Tick threats in the context of climate change: One Health response strategies in the Middle East and North Africa region

The map displays the prevalence of confirmed cases of tick-borne diseases (TBDs) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, highlighting areas of epidemiological significance. The One ...