Tick Bites Surge in Netherlands | Amsterdam News

June in the Netherlands turned into a tick nightmare—record-breaking bites with over 30% of surveyed people reporting being bitten, the highest ever since tracking began. The heatwave fueled the surge, with Tekenradar logging unprecedented reports in just one week. While warmer weather and outdoor activity usually spike tick encounters, regional patterns surprised researchers: gardens were the hotspot in Drenthe and Groningen (over 40% of bites), but not in Noord-Holland. And here’s the twist—too much heat and dryness could actually hurt ticks, making this summer’s tick threat a double-edged sword. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b69044b4d01e1576