Spring brings risks: protect yourself from ticks and mosquitoes!

Spring brings risks: protect yourself from ticks and mosquitoes!

With spring and rising temperatures, the activity of ticks, tiger mosquitoes and oak procession spinners in the Offenbach region increases. According to op-online , the Hessian Minister of Health is urgently asked to check the vaccination status against early summer-meningoencephalitis (TBE). Ticks are able to transmit dangerous diseases such as borreliosis and TBE, which underlines the need for protective measures.

The Robert Koch Institute has identified ten TBE risk areas in Hesse. These include the Bergstrasse district, the city of Darmstadt and the Offenbach district. These areas have an increased tick population, which can be influenced primarily by temperature and precipitation conditions.

protective measures against ticks

To protect yourself from ticking bites, it is advisable to wear long, light clothing. Fixed footwear is also important to minimize the likelihood of a tick bite. Insect -defensive sprays can offer additional protection. After walks, the body should be thoroughly examined for tick settlements, and in finds they have to be removed quickly and carefully.

dangers from oak processionary moth and tiger mosquito

The oak processionary moths are widespread throughout Hesse and can cause allergic reactions. Garden owners should report affected areas immediately instead of creating a hand themselves. The Asian tiger mosquitoes, which can transmit viral diseases and take their eggs in small water tanks, are also particularly concerned. Wiesbaden is particularly affected by this mosquito, where the spread has increased particularly. To avoid breeding sites, it is advisable to eliminate or cover small water accumulations.

The situation with regard to the flood mosquitoes, such as the Rhine Schnake, is currently more relaxed due to the dry conditions.

hantavirus and other health risks

Another health aspect are havivirus that occur worldwide. They are mainly transmitted by contact with rodents such as mice and rats. In Germany, the transmission is mainly via the Rötelmaus. The viruses can be excreted by saliva, feces or urine infected animals and remain contagious in dried state. Gardening can also be a risk, because viruses from contaminated earth can get into the body via small skin injuries.

The most common form of Hantavirus infection often begins with suddenly onset fever, which is accompanied by flu-like symptoms. The number of diseases fluctuates annually and depends on both the population of the rodents and the number of infected animals, such as stuttgart.de reports.

With this abundance of information and the protective measures mentioned above, it is crucial that the population is well informed to effectively prevent health risks in spring and summer.