Tick area maps and how to remove

[Whittler Kev]

Just had this sent me so thought I'd share
Shows other stuff's locations as well
Probably only the areas where feedbacks been given but....ooh wellECDC_Web_content



Tick species - Distribution maps

The map shows the current known distribution of the tick species in Europe at ‘regional’ administrative level (NUTS3). They are based on published historical data and confirmed data provided by experts from the respective countries as part of the VBORNET project.
Separate maps for the distribution of each of the following tick species are currently available: Dermacentor reticulatus, Hyalomma marginatum, Ixodes persulcatus, and Ixodes ricinus.
To see a map of a particular tick species, please select the vector species in the menu below.

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[TD="class: ms-rteTableEvenCol-3"]The species is known to have been present at least in one municipality within the administrative unit.[/TD]
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[TD="class: ms-rteTableEvenCol-3"]Observed absence (obs. absent): the species has never been reported within the administrative unit and there have been field surveys or studies on ticks within the last 5 years of the distribution status date.[/TD]
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ECDC, through the VBORNET network, continues to improve the data collection for the maps: the VBORNET network is therefore looking for vector-borne disease experts who are interested in data sharing and networking (experts can contact VBORNET at vbornet@ecdc.europa.eu).



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[TD]Select vector speciesDermacentor reticulatus - current known distribution - January 2014 Hyalomma marginatum - current known distribution - January 2014 Ixodes persulcatus - current known distribution - January 2014 Ixodes ricinus - current known distribution - January 2014


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[h=1]Tick Removal[/h]If you find a tick attached to your skin, there's no need to panic. There are several tick removal devices on the market, but a plain set of fine-tipped tweezers will remove a tick quite effectively.
[h=2]How to remove a tick[/h]

1. Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin's surface as possible.
2. Pull upward with steady, even pressure. Don't twist or jerk the tick; this can cause the mouth-parts to break off and remain in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth-parts with tweezers. If you are unable to remove the mouth easily with clean tweezers, leave it alone and let the skin heal.
3. After removing the tick, thoroughly clean the bite area and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water.

Avoid folklore remedies such as "painting" the tick with nail polish or petroleum jelly, or using heat to make the tick detach from the skin. Your goal is to remove the tick as quickly as possible--not waiting for it to detach.

[h=2]Follow-up[/h]If you develop a rash or fever within several weeks of removing a tick, see your doctor. Be sure to tell the doctor about your recent tick bite, when the bite occurred, and where you most likely acquired the tick.

 

[Dogoak]

Great Kev, thanks for posting.

Hope you don't mind me putting this up, the vector species map for Ixodes ricinus

 

[Tomcoles]

If you look at the very popular device the tom'o tick it tells you to rotate the tick to reduce the barbed effect of the rostrum (it's head) try to avoid disturbing it as much as possable as it will throw it's stomach contents up. And into your blood stream and the possablity of giving you limes disease if it's carrying it.


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[Didgeridoohan]

Best tick remover bar none (IMHO) is this one (sorry for the swedish):

http://www.apotea.se/tick-2-fästingplockare

Super easy to use, just put the tool round the tick and pull gently straight to the side. The groove in the tool will then pull the tick straight up, safely removing it. Used it on countless ticks...

The area map for Ixodes ricinus doesn't seem entierly accurate. In Sweden you do not find ticks in the top half of the country (except very rarely along the coast).