by Jocelyn Rochat, Tribune de Genève, ABO+, 10 June 2020 - translation
A study shows that these mites, especially those that are infected, react to the electromagnetic fields emitted by smartphones. instead of the noise of incoming messages.
[Abstract of study: "Infected Ixodes ricinus ticks are attracted by electromagnetic radiation of 900 MH", March 2020:
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340043868_Infected_Ixodes_ricinus_ticks_are_attracted_by_electromagnetic_radiation_of_900_MH ]
If you like to walk around, you should get into the habit of turning off your mobile phone before going into the woods. Because ticks are attracted to the radiation from smartphones. At least, that's the conclusion of a recent study that reveals that 900 MHz electromagnetic fields affect the behavior of ricinus Ixodes.
This species of tick is the most widespread in Switzerland and is mainly known to transmit Lyme disease (caused by bacteria of the genus Borrelia) as well as rickettsiosis (via bacteria of the genus Rickettsia), or tick-borne encephalitis.
"This experiment was carried out by researchers from Eastern Europe in Poland and Slovakia who are still working on these issues, whereas in our region, ticks are no longer really studied, even though Lyme disease is progressing in our regions," observes Daniel Cherix.
If you like to walk around, you should get into the habit of turning off your mobile phone before going into the woods. Because ticks are attracted to the radiation from smartphones. At least, that's the conclusion of a recent study that reveals that 900 MHz electromagnetic fields affect the behavior of ricinus Ixodes.
This species of tick is the most widespread in Switzerland and is mainly known to transmit Lyme disease (caused by bacteria of the genus Borrelia) as well as rickettsiosis (via bacteria of the genus Rickettsia), or tick-borne encephalitis.
"This experiment was carried out by researchers from Eastern Europe in Poland and Slovakia who are still working on these issues, whereas in our region, ticks are no longer really studied, even though Lyme disease is progressing in our regions," observes Daniel Cherix.

