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The common tick attacks the most in the spring and fall, and only causes most illnesses in the summer because we spend most of our time in the wild. The tick is active above 5-6 degrees even in winter, but it can also survive winter in Siberia, said Gábor Földvári, principal investigator at the Center for Ecological Research of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences on the radio.
The parasitologist also experienced tick activity in his field examinations this winter, and since there were few really freezing days, it can be expected that there will be no less than last year. Also, due to the mild winter, the rodent population will also be higher, giving the tick larvae more food sources. Then, when they move to the next stage of development, the impact will multiply and more ticks looking for farmers will find people.
In other words, tick activity is not milder than usual, but is also expected to be more intense this year, the expert believes.
According to Gábor Földvári, long-range sprays also don’t provide 100 percent protection to humans. It is more effective to examine ourselves thoroughly after taking a walk or gardening. If the tick is removed that day, there is no chance for the pathogen to enter. If this only happens the next day, be aware of the location of the bite. For a 1 to 2 centimeter red lesion, you don’t need to think about Lyme disease yet, but if it is already larger than 4 to 5 centimeters, it is growing and migrating, you should definitely see a doctor.
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