The move comes after calls that tick-borne diseases in Scotland should be mapped in a similar way to avalanche hazards
Scotland's midge forecast is to expand to include predicted levels of ticks. The forecast is due to resume next month - but this time with a 'tick watch'.
Dr Douglas' call follows a warning of the presence of of tick-borne encephalitis in the UK. The virus is rare and most people do not develop symptoms, but swelling to the brain is possible. Sampling of ticks has been carried out before, but the GP said the testing was sporadic. The GP said gardeners, dog walkers and forestry workers were among those most likely to encounter ticks, and urged them to regularly check themselves for ticks.
Dr Blackwell said: "There were not a lot about in July and August - in fact in some areas they virtually disappeared. These were the lowest numbers we have recorded in 12 years. But I don't think the low numbers of the second hatch will greatly affect this year's hatch.
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