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To protect yourself from ticks, reduce contact in grassy and bushy areas. For exposed skin, choose a repellent that lists ticks as a target, and check your body on your return. Dealing with a tick attached to the skin is different from controlling ticks in your surroundings. Do not apply these products to an attached tick.
Last updated: 7 October 2026
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When infected, some tick species can carry pathogens that cause various diseases, including Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF). CCHF is among the tick-borne diseases of public health importance in Türkiye; not every tick or attachment means disease. Risk varies with the species, region and infection status. If fever, weakness or other unusual symptoms develop after a tick attachment, seek medical attention and mention the tick contact.
A tick is an arthropod in the arachnid group, not an insect. It does not fly or jump; it can wait on grass or shrubs and attach through contact with a passing person or animal. This is why measures aimed only at airborne pests are not sufficient.
You may come across ticks in grassy, bushy or wooded areas, or where animals are present. Exposure varies with the environment and conditions. Walk in the centre of a path rather than brushing against tall grass, wear suitable clothing and check yourself on your return.
Ticks can be small, and you may not notice an attachment immediately. After spending time outdoors, check your body, clothing, bag and pets. Skin folds and hard-to-see areas are easy to miss; an adult should check children.
The tick should be removed promptly using an appropriate method. Do not handle it with bare hands, pour cologne or chemicals onto it, or press a cigarette against it. If you cannot remove it safely, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Do not apply the repellents or surface products on this page to an attached tick.
Reduce contact with grass and shrubs; walk in the centre of the path.
Choose clothing that reduces exposed skin, and check your body, clothing and belongings after spending time outdoors.
Plan tick control for pets with a veterinarian; do not apply an environmental product to an animal.
For personal protection, choose a skin product that targets ticks; for environmental control, choose a product suited to the application area.
Check that the product label explicitly lists ticks as a target. The general term “pest” does not mean the product is suitable for this target.
Personal protection on the skin differs from control on surfaces or around residential premises. Do not apply these products to a tick attached to the body.
Compare the directions specific to the target pest and any stated duration of action. Do not apply one product's instructions to another or assume unverified durations.
Especially when buying online, check the back label for the biocidal product authorisation number, authorisation date, active ingredient and directions for use.
Choose a tick solution according to the target and application area.
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No. Ticks do not fly or jump; they attach through contact with people or animals passing through grass and shrubs.
Grassy, bushy and wooded areas and environments where animals are present may be points of contact.
Ticks can be small, and an attachment may not be noticed immediately.
The tick should be removed promptly using an appropriate method. If you cannot remove it safely, seek medical attention. Do not pour chemicals, alcohol or cologne onto it; do not burn it with a cigarette.
Look for ticks as a target on the label. Sinkov Spray, Comfort and Zerobite Spray are for skin protection for up to 2 hours; Sinkov Repellent Aerosol is for up to 4 hours. Do not apply these products to an attached tick.