shield tick

Synonyms Lat. Ixodes ricinus, also called common wood tick, shield tick Definition Ticks are the most important carriers of infectious diseases of the genus arachnids in the temperate climate zones of Europe. The different Ixodes species can only be distinguished by the specialist. In Central Europe, Ixodes ricinus is the most common tick “sucking” on … TickTick-tick bite

Exposure prophylaxis The seasonal tick activity is decisive for the risk of infection in the field. In Central Europe, Ixodes ricinus has a bipolar seasonal activity with a main peak in May and June and a smaller peak in September and October. During these months, when walking through the woods and meadows, one should take … Exposure prophylaxis | TickTick-tick bite