Tick Awareness Week: How to stay safe as ticks become active this spring
As temperatures rise, ticks emerge, increasing the risk of Lyme disease. From 30 March to 3 April, authorities urge extra vigilance in parks, gardens, and green spaces. Learn how to protect yourself and your pets from tick bites.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Tick Awareness Week |
| Dates | 30 March – 3 April 2026 |
| Tick Activity | Active when temperatures exceed 5–10°C |
| Risk Areas | Forests, dunes, parks, gardens, tall grass, roadside verges |
| Location Example | Leiderdorp (parks, green spaces) |
| Protection Measures | Covering clothing, DEET repellent, staying on paths, checking for ticks |
| At-Risk Groups | Children, pets (dogs, cats), outdoor enthusiasts |
| More Information | GGD Leefomgeving |
The GGD (Municipal Health Service) plays a key role in public health campaigns, including raising awareness about tick-borne diseases like Lyme. They provide guidelines and resources to help citizens minimize risks during peak tick activity periods.
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Tick Awareness Week
From 30 March to 3 April, it is Tick Awareness Week. When temperatures rise above 5–10 degrees, ticks become active. Ticks can transmit Lyme disease. They are found in forests and dunes, but also in parks and gardens, often in dense shrubs or tall grass. Ticks are also present in the green spaces of Leiderdorp, such as parks, roadside verges, and tall grass. Extra vigilance is therefore important. Also check pets, such as dogs and cats, thoroughly for ticks after they have been outdoors.
How to protect yourself from a tick bite
Wear covering clothing when going into nature, use an insect repellent containing DEET, stay on paths, and avoid tall grass. Check yourself and your children for ticks after every visit to nature.
More information about ticks can be found on this website.