Ticks for infectivity testing can be handed over to the collection point in Prague at the NATURE VITALITY store in Dejvice. More >

It is important to remove a tick as early as possible. Correct and early tick removal is vital for reducing the risk of disease transmission. More >

20% of tick carry a serious disease. In almost 40% of affected patients no typical symptoms appear. An undiagnosed disease progresses into further stages, which are challenging in terms of symptoms and treatment. More >

The use of chemical products applied directly on the skin is not ideal and thus people are more and more interested in finding natural substitutions. Recipes for natural insect and tick repellents stem from the experience of their users. More >

The easiest way to avoid infection by pathogens carried by ticks is to avoid tick bites. Here are the main principles of protection. More >

We have prepared a practical kit for you that contains everything you need to remove ticks and disinfect wounds, and it can fit into any pocket or bicycle bag, so you have it at hand on your trip to nature. More >

Ticks thrive in humid environments. Moisture is created by vegetation and plant residues.This leads to establishment of a microclimate suitable for the survival of ticks. The strategic use of paving, wood chips, stones and gravel around the... More >

How to use the special tick-card to safely remove ticks. Videos demonstrating tick removal from animal and human skin are attached. More >

If you decide to take advantage of the possibility to detect the risk of infection transmission from a tick by sending it to Protean s.r.o. laboratory for analysis, follow the instructions below. More >

Ticks are a natural part of the ecosystem they live in. They are firmly integrated into this system and have important ecological roles. Their parasitic way of life does not protect them from their natural enemies. Many species feed on ticks. More >

Stories about ticks leaping on their victims from trees are absolutely misleading. In fact it is very opposite. Ticks are very patient and wait for their host lying in grass. For search, they use higly sensitive senses. More >

Vaccination against Tick encephalitis represents the most reliable way to prevent this infection and protect your health against this dangerous disease. Currently there are three vaccines available: Encepur, Encepur K, or FSME-Immun. Those are... More >

Czech television (ČT) was filming a report for the show TEP24 at our laboratory. You can witness the entire process of tick infectivity testing, from sample aquisition to the evaluation of test results. More >