23/04/2026
Be tick aware
It's important to be tick aware while enjoying the outdoors.
Ticks are most active in the UK from March to October, with most bites commonly reported during May and June. They can carry pathogens (microorganisms that cause disease) such as Lyme disease and, more rarely, tick-borne encephalitis.
When you are enjoying the outdoors be tick aware and where possible:
• use an insect repellent that prevents ticks
• wear long sleeves and long trousers to prevent direct skin exposure
• keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation
• check for ticks on young children, around their heads and necks
• when you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets
• if you find a tick, safely remove it as soon as possible using fine-tipped tweezers or a tick removal device.
For advice log onto:
https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/03/21/what-is-lyme-disease-and-why-do-we-need-to-be-tick-aware/
