More ticks carry Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant-release areas, research shows

Pheasants linked to higher risk of Lyme disease bacteria in ticks

Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new research shows.

More ticks carry Lyme disease bacteria in pheasant-release areas, research shows

Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause Lyme disease in areas where pheasants are released, new research shows. The paper, published in the journal Ecology Letters, is titled "The release of non-native gamebirds is associated with amplified zoonotic disease risk."

Releasing pheasants boosts Lyme disease risk, claims new study

Releasing pheasants may boost the risk of humans catching Lyme disease, according to new research from universities and the UK Health Security Agency.