University of Agder Oct 9 2025 Ticks are found all over the world. There are more than 900 species, and many of them pass on dangerous diseases to both humans and animals. Recently, researchers conducted the largest study of its kind to find out what people know about ticks. They asked more than 9,400 people from 22 European countries about which diseases ticks can carry, how to recognize them, and how to avoid getting bitten. Norwegians responded that they are aware of Borrelia and TBE virus,