People should be cautious during the autumn months, and the ticks are also active during this period. This was pointed out by the Office of Public Health (ÚVZ) SR. “Moist and higher temperatures are suitable for ticks during the autumn, while in the weather people tend to go into nature. Pliers may be active unless the temperature drops below five degrees Celsius until the first snow. Therefore, the risk of entanglement should not be underestimated, ” stated the office.
- Pliers remain active during autumn if temperatures do not fall below 5 ° C.
- Avoid areas such as forest edges and high grassland.
- Wear closed clothes, preferably bright, and use a repellent.
Advises to avoid places with a higher prerequisite of ticks such as are Forest edges, high grass stands or shrub. Be careful also for urban greenery, ie in parks, gardens or cemeteries.
In nature, experts recommend wearing closed shoes and suitable clothes covering as many body parts as possible. “Light clothing is more suitable, where you will see the parasite,” ÚVZ said. At the same time, it advises to use a suitable repellent and immediately after returning home to check your skin properly.
According to him, the ticks should be carefully removed. “If you find a tick on your body, it should be pulled out as soon as possible. While the transfer of bacteria that cause Lyme disease, the tick needs to be stuck for at least 24 hours, tick -borne encephalitis virus can be transferred within a few hours after the entanglement,” He pointed out.
