risk map - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2019
Check the risk in your area for Dermacentor reticulatus:
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very low risk:
The parasite is neither active nor numerous: infestation is unlikely to happen. Be aware that indoor flea infestations can be active regardless of outdoor climates.
2
low risk:
Infestation is rare. Be aware that indoor flea infestations can be active regardless of outdoor climates.
3
medium risk:
The presence of active parasites occur. Be aware and consider suitable preventative measures.
4
high risk:
Parasite activity has reached a level requiring increased awareness. Use preventive measures to reduce the risk of flea and tick infestation and parasite bites.
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very high risk:
Maximum vigilance and the use of protective measures are mandatory to protect you and your pet against parasites and the diseases they transmit.select a parasite
ticks
mosquitoes and sandflies
fleas
Risk Index and Maps for
There are 3 main species of ticks in Europe. Each has a specific biotope. Check the specific risk for each species :
Ixodes ricinus
Dermacentor reticulatus
Rhipicephalus sanguineus
About the FTR methodology
- The calculation of risk is done according to data on density and activity of parasites.
Dermacentor reticulatus
Description
- D. reticulatus is located in European areas with temperate climate. D. reticulatus is hygrophile, it needs shadow and humidity. This tick is present in forest, bush, parks...
- Adults are exophilic and feed on dogs; larva and nymphs are endophilic and feed on small mammals (rodents, hedgehogs)
- Vector of canine babesiosis and some Rickettsia species
- Extension all over Europe
advice
For optimal tick control
- Immediate elimination of the ticks present on the animal and on its owner after a walk in a tick infested area, using appropriate measures
More Details
Density map
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0 - 20
very low density
20 - 40
low density
40 - 60
medium density
60 - 80
high density
80 - 100
very high density
what is the purpose of this map ?
The population density index, also called cumulative activity index indicates the size of the parasite population ie if the parasites are numerous or not.
This index is calculated taking into account the meteorological conditions over the past 6 weeks.
Activity map
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0 - 20
very low activity
20 - 40
low activity
40 - 60
medium activity
60 - 80
high activity
80 - 100
very high activity
what is the purpose of this map ?
The activity index indicates if the parasites will be aggressive or not.
This index is calculated taking into account the meteorological forecast for the coming week.
Temperature map
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-1°C - 3°C
3°C - 7°C
7°C - 11°C
11°C - 15°C
15°C - 19°C
19°C - 23°C
23°C - 27°C
> 27°C
Humidity map
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0% - 10%
10% - 20%
20% - 30%
30% - 40%
40% - 50%
50% - 60%
60% - 70%
70% - 80%
80% - 90%
90% - 100%
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