Billions of Lyme disease-carrying ticks on the march across England

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Warning issued by experts as billions of Lyme disease-carrying ticks are on the march

The 'South East Danger Zone' is now as bad as ­traditional danger zones in Italy, Romania, Switzerland and Norway.Infections shot up by 35 per cent between 2016 and 2017, with around 1,000 every year, according toThe most obvious sign of Lyme disease is a circular red bullseye skin rash surrounding a tick bite,Leading UK pest control expert Maio Stanchev said Brits need to be more vigilant, whether at home or abroad.

"You should also wear light-coloured protective clothing that covers the skin, as well as tucking your trousers into your socks."Don't assume that ticks only live in the forests or wild outdoor areas., just waiting for you to walk past so they can hitch a ride." He added: "Keep the tick for 30 days, just in case you or any members of your family start to experience any of the symptoms of Lyme disease.

 

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Aww it’s dead cute

They’re more deadly then the giant Australian spiders etc

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