Scotland could face tick infestation due to climate change

Research is showing climate change is set to impact tick numbers.

Scotland could face an infestation of ticks over the next sixty years due to climate change.

Researchers at the University of Stirling have used computer modelling to predict how numbers of the creatures will change – and they’re predicting if global temperatures rise, numbers could double.

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