WHY DO WE HEAR MORE ABOUT TICKS THESE DAYS?
In the past ticks were mostly found in tropical countries and the southern United States. Due to global warming they have spread north and are now more common in Quebec, causing various problems.
They travelled here via migratory birds and other wildlife. There are several tick species, one of which is responsible for causing Lyme disease in humans and dogs. Lyme disease was discovered in Connecticut, which is about a 5-hour drive from Montreal, meaning that the southern part of Quebec is relatively close to the disease’s epicentre.