Record Number of "Tick Bites" Reported in Five Years
In 2025, there was a big rise in tick bites in the Netherlands. 10,795 reports were made through Tekenradar.nl. This is the highest number of bites reported in five years.
The reports were recorded on Tekenradar.nl, a website for tracking tick bites. The number of reports increased by 41% compared to 2024. The RIVM and Wageningen University said this increase happened because more people are aware of ticks. They are also reporting their bites more often. This is the largest number of reported bites in five years.
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Highlights
Record Tick Bites Reported
In 2025, 10,795 tick bites were reported in the Netherlands.
41% Increase in Bites
The number of reported tick bites increased by 41% in 2025.
Largest Number in Five Years
This is the largest number of reported bites in five years.
Awareness Driving Increase
The RIVM and Wageningen University say increased awareness caused the rise.
Tekenradar.nl Reports Cases
All reports were submitted through Tekenradar.nl in 2025.