This opinion piece highlights the role of migratory birds in the spread of ticks and their role in
the circulation and dissemination of pathogens in Europe. Birds with different lifestyles, ie …

Hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) are considered the most important transmitters of pathogens in
the temperate zone that covers most of Europe. In the era of climate change tick-borne …

Ticks are globally renowned vectors for numerous zoonoses, and birds have been identified
as important hosts for several species of hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) and tick-borne …

Migratory birds play an important role in the eco-epidemiology of tick-borne diseases due to
their ability to carry ticks for long distances. The aim of the present study was to investigate …

Birds play a role in maintaining tick-borne diseases by contributing to the multiplication of
ticks and pathogens on a local scale during the breeding season. In the present study, we …

The ixodid ticks Ixodes ricinus (L., 1758) and I. persulcatus Sch., 1930 are the main vectors
of tick-borne encephalitis and Lyme disease pathogens in Karelia. Since the outlines of the …

Abstract Ticks (Acari: Ixodida) are well known external parasites of game animals that cause
serious veterinary and medical problems. The occurrence and geographical distribution of …

Recently, increasing attention has been posed on the role of migrating birds in the spread of
ticks and indirectly of tick‐borne pathogens (TBPs). Despite, Italy is considered a bridge …

Simple Summary Ecological corridors are zones of natural vegetation, which connect with
other vegetation strips to create migration routes and provide shelter for animals. One of the …

Background Previous studies on the tick infestation of birds in the Carpathian Basin focused
on songbirds (Passeriformes). Thus, the primary aim of the present work was to extend the …