Erin and Brian delve into the fascinating ways ticks and their pathogens spread across different landscapes, highlighting the surprising role of migratory songbirds. While Lyme disease is spreading rapidly due to wildlife that travel long distances, babesiosis is lagging behind as it relies on small mammals that don't disperse far. The interplay between ticks, pathogens, and their animal hosts reveals a complex web of transmission pathways that impacts public health.
