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Ticks found early in Swedish counties, 2026 could be big year

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  • First active tick in Kalmar County found in January.
  • Tick reported in Jönköpings County in March.
  • 2026 likely to be a year with many ticks, researcher says.

The first active tick in Kalmar County was found in January, and a tick has been reported in Jönköpings County in March. According to Dave Karlsson, a researcher and station manager at Station Linné on Öland, 2026 will likely be a year with many ticks. He says a long cold winter does not disturb ticks, and snow cover gives them a pleasant winter rest.

The conditions exist for it to be a good tick year, Karlsson states.

2026 will likely be a year with many ticks.

Dave Karlsson, researcher and station manager at Station Linné on Öland

A long cold winter does not disturb ticks, and snow cover gives them a pleasant winter rest.

Dave Karlsson, researcher and station manager at Station Linné on Öland

The conditions exist for it to be a good tick year.

Dave Karlsson, researcher and station manager at Station Linné on Öland

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