TICKMOKILLER® The smallest threat in the field poses the biggest risk When you think about workplace safety hazards for outdoor professionals, heavy machinery, hazardous materials, and extreme weather conditions likely come to mind first. But there's a threat so small it often goes unnoticed, until it's too late. Ticks and the Lyme disease they carry, have become one of the most significant health risks facing field workers today.
But who is really ad risk lf your team works outdoors, they're in the line of fire. The professionals most exposed to tick-borne diseases include:
Forest rangers
Utility workers
Landscapers Roadworkers
Military personnel
These aren’t occasional encounters. For many outdoor workers, exposure to tick habitats is a daily reminder
A growing global treat Ticks are a year-round issue. Rising global temperatures have extended tick activity periods and geographic range. Ticks that once went dormant in colder months now remain active throughout much of the year, The statistics paint a concerning picture. Globally, Lyme disease seroprevalence has jumped from approximately 8% in 2001-2010 to 12% in 2011-2021, a 50% increase in just one decade. The regions with the highest infection rates tell us where the problem is most acute:
•Central Europe: 21 % •Western Europe: 13.5% •Eastern Europe: 10.5%
The real danger A tick bite might seem minor, but Lyme disease's impact on workers and employers is anything but. The disease can lead to: Persistent, severe fatigue that makes physical work nearly impossible Chronic muscle and joint pain affecting mobility and performance Extended sick leave and long-term disability in severe cases Reduced productivity even after return to work
Regulatory recognition The European workplace safety landscape has evolved to address this growing threat. The new EN 17487:2024 standard formally recognizes tick exposure as an occupational risk and establishes testing specifications for tick-repellent textiles. For employers, this standard creates both an obligation and an opportunity: the obligation to protect workers from recognized hazards, and the opportunity to demonstrate compliance through documented preventive measures.
Build in protection The most effective safety measures are the ones workers don't have to remember. Sprays wear off. Lotions get forgotten. But TICKMOKILLER technology integrates tick protection directly into work clothing, creating a seamless defense that lasts.
Game changers Seamless lntegration The technology is embedded directly into work garments-no sprays, no applications, no user error. Workers put on their clothes and they're protected. Proven effectiveness TICKMOKILLER doesn't just repel ticks; it reduces the risk of bites and subsequent Lyme disease transmission. This means fewer incidents, less sick leave, and healthier teams. Easy compliance TICKMOKILLER-technology garments can be positioned as conforming to EN 17487:2024 testing specifications, helping employers meet their duty-of-care obligations with documented, effective preventive measures. Long-Lasting protection The technology remains effective for up to 50 wash cycles. This durability means your investment in protective workwear delivers value season after season, making it a cost-effective addition to your PPE program. After 1 wash
After x washes
Remarks
Test
Standard
Permethrin concentration (mean < 1.250ppm & max < 1.500ppm)
§4.4.3 + Annex A
Yes
No
GC/LC analyse
Homogenity of permethrin (<20% spread)
§4.4.3 + A.4
Yes
No
3 positions on fabric
Bio-activity with vived ticks (KD <27,1 min)
§4.4.4 + Annex B
Yes
Yes
Wild catched nimfs
Tensile strength (>250 N)
§4.5
No
Yes
EN ISO 13934-1
Tear strength (>250 N)
§4.5
No
Yes
EN ISO 13937-2
Seam strength (>225 N) Bursting (>100 kPa / >200 kPa)
§4.5
No
Yes
EN ISO 13935-2 EN ISO 13938-1 of -2