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