Giant tick warning: new species also in Austria – Austria

04/05/2023 16:28 (Oct. 04/05/2023 20:35) Relocated giant ticks recently also wintered in Austria. ©Canva (Theme) The African giant mite, Hyalomma marginatum, is slowly but surely spreading in Austria, which, among other things, is favored by the mild weather. It can transmit life-threatening diseases such as Crimean-Congan fever. A constant mild winter favors ticks. While the …

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