Although there are nearly 1,000 different species of ticks in Europe, the most common tick, the castor bean tick, received the main media attention in recent years. This is with good reason. This tick can transmit various pathogenic diseases to humans and to our pets. Thus, its nickname "the Trojan horse among parasites" is no coincidence.
How can tick bites be prevented? How should you act if you have been bitten? What are the most common tick-borne diseases?

To learn more, download the fact sheet about ticks here