Ticks
This collection contains information about ticks and what UKHSA’s Medical Entomology and Zoonoses Ecology team does to monitor ticks and pathogens associated with tick-borne illnesses in the UK.
Report a tick through our surveillance scheme.
For all other information about ticks, see below.
Learning about ticks
This section provides information on ticks found in the UK, as well as some that are regularly imported. It also provides guidance on raising awareness and preventative measures to stay safe from ticks, as well as a summary of the potential impacts of climate change on ticks in the UK.
Monitoring and research
This section includes information on surveillance and research activities which are helping UKHSA’s response and preparedness against ticks and their associated pathogens.
Tick-related illnesses
This section provides links to information on tick-associated risks.