Ticks live in forests, meadows and bushes up to an altitude of around 2000 meters. They are particularly active in humid, warm regions such as the Central Plateau.
Ticks are active from March to November, especially in spring and fall.
In mild winters, they can also be active earlier or for longer.
Usually not. Ticks need a moist environment and only feed on blood. It is usually too dry for them in apartments.
Ticks can transmit Lyme disease (bacterial infection) and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE, a viral disease).
Long clothing and tick sprays with DEET or Icaridin can help. Also avoid tall grass if possible. Important: Check your body for ticks every time you go outside.
Grasp the tick close to the skin with the kik AFTER BITE tick tweezers or a tick card and pull it straight out. Do not twist or squeeze, as this can transmit pathogens.
If a red blush forms around the site of the bite, flu-like symptoms occur or the tick has been sucking for a long time, you should see a doctor urgently. If you suspect TBE, you should always seek medical advice.
Yes, there is a vaccination against TBE, which is particularly recommended for people in risk areas. There is no vaccination against Lyme disease, but it can be treated with antibiotics.
Pull out close to the skin using the kik AFTER BITE tick tweezers or a tick card. Never use oil or alcohol. Disinfect the area after removal.
Short grass, a dry environment and the removal of leaves or piles of wood make the garden unattractive to ticks. Keep hedgehogs, mice and other wild animals as tick hosts as far away as possible.
With the kik AFTER BITE tick tweezers you can remove ticks from the skin. Works on ticks of all sizes – on humans and animals.
Removes ticks quickly and safely
Removes ticks quickly and safely
