The tick is a small mite responsible for Lyme disease. Public Health France counts about 50,000 cases per year, including 800 followed by hospitalization.
To guard against insect bites – and not only those of ticks – it is better to wear covering clothing such as long-sleeved tops and pants, if possible close to the body. If a red spot in the shape of a roundel has appeared, then it is necessary to consult a doctor. To limit the risks, it is best to go buy a tick puller in the nearest pharmacy.