Siberian tick bites have witnessed a fourfold surge over the past week.
Heads up, folks! Tick bites on the rise in Novosibirsk region, affecting 904 residents since March 16, 2025.
It seems the Novosibirsk area is dealing with a surge in tick bites this season. Over 900 residents, including 330 kids, have visited medical facilities due to these little critters, as reported by Rospotrebnadzor's regional branch. That's quadruple the number just a week ago!
On April 16, only 225 tick bite reports were noted, with 107 of them coming from youngsters under 18. But now, it's a different story.
Here are the hardest-hit areas: Iskitimsky District (125 bites), Novosibirsky District (95), Toguchinsky District (80), and Moskovsky District (54). Sounds like these guys are in for a tick-ified time!
Good news is, no cases of tick-borne infections have been identified as of now.
Areas with heavy tick populations aren't just a Novosibirsk problem. Tick bites often spike during warmer months (spring to autumn) in rural areas across Europe, like Russia[2]. Possible explanations for this trend in Novosibirsk include climate change effects on ticks, growing vegetation, increased human activity, heightened awareness, and the presence of tick-borne diseases. More local research would provide a clearer picture. Keep an eye on those ticks!
- The surge in tick bites in Novosibirsk this season has greatly impacted the health and wellness of its residents, with 904 cases reported since March 16, 2025, according to Rospotrebnadzor's regional branch.
- These bites have affected not only adults but also children, with 330 kids visited medical facilities due to tick bites.
- The Iskitimsky District, Novosibirsky District, Toguchinsky District, and Moskovsky District have been particularly hit hard, with 125, 95, 80, and 54 tick bites reported respectively.
- Despite the high number of tick bites, no cases of tick-borne infections have been identified yet.
- The rise in tick bites is not only a Novosibirsk problem, as areas with heavy tick populations are common in rural areas across Europe, including Russia.
- To better understand the reasons behind the rise in tick bites in Novosibirsk, more scientific research is needed to investigate possible factors, such as climate change, growing vegetation, increased human activity, heightened awareness, and the presence of tick-borne diseases.
