Gardens in Tomsk will treat tick bites on the night of April 24th
Tomsk Kickstarts Seasonal Tick Treatment from April 25
Get ready, Tomsk! The fight against ticks is on! The city will commence its seasonal tick eradication starting the night of April 24-25, according to Tomsk city authorities. The initial area to undergo this treatment will be Lagerny Park.
Previously, it was reported that the first tick-borne cases were spotted in the village of Voronino, near Tomsk, on January 10, 2025. Back in March, health authorities declared the start of arachnid activity. Initially scheduled for mid-April, the tick eradication in Tomsk was planned for the latter half of the month.
"With May holidays around the corner, Tomsk kicks off its seasonal tick control in public parks. Lagerny Park is set to be the first destination, where specialists will conduct the treatment on the night of April 24-25. This was stated in a city department of transport and urban development press release."
It's worth noting that the treatment can only be done when the weather is dry and windless. Prior to the operation, green spaces will be inspected by entomologists.
"Lagerny Park is slated to be the first on our treatment list. After that, we will systematically cover all Tomsk city parks and recreational areas. We have posted a preliminary treatment schedule on our website, but please keep in mind that these are plans that we continually adjust", notes Natalia Kineva, the deputy head of the department.
Earlier reports mentioned that the treatment will also cover the Lagerny Park, the Health Trail on the Politekhnika Stadium, Novosbor Square, Park by the White Lake, the Victory Square, Michael's and Birch Groves, and the area near the DNT "Avangard". Approximately 3 million rubles have been allocated for the operation.
Additionally, it was announced on April 14, 2025, that tick prevention stations have opened at the Interuniversity Hospital (Kiev Street, 74), No. 2 Health Sanitary Station (Bely Kun Street, 3), and the No. 1 Children's Hospital (Moscow Highway, 4) in Tomsk.
To stay updated on official updates, checking Tomsk city administration announcements or local health department bulletins is recommended.
- Authorities have announced that the first section targeted in Tomsk's seasonal tick treatment, starting from April 25, will be Lagerny Park.
- In a press release, it was revealed that the treatment plan, which also includes areas like the Health Trail on the Politekhnika Stadium and Novosbor Square, has allocated approximately 3 million rubles for the operation.
- In January 2025, the first tick-borne cases were spotted in the village of Voronino, near Tomsk, signifying an early start to the season.
- Natalia Kineva, the deputy head of the department, stated that they will systematically cover all Tomsk city parks and recreational areas, and a preliminary treatment schedule can be found on their website.
