Over winter, adult ticks do not hibernate and instead shelter from low temperatures in long vegetation. Mr Hetherington said: “This means that they are still potentially active and the period around 28 December was relatively warm for the time of year, a likely consequence of climate change is increased periods of tick activity in the same way that bumblebees have been spotted on the wing across Scotland this December.”The charity Lyme Disease Action said it was concerning situation.A spokeswoman said: “A widening of the period when ticks are active means there is a widening of the period when tick-borne diseases can be contracted.”More on this storyRelated internet links
