Lots of nature and deer, which means a higher risk of ticks: “Make sure you have tick tweezers at home” (Hoeilaart)

In the periphery around Brussels, Tervuren and Hoeilaart appear to be the municipalities with a greatly increased risk of ticks, according to data from the Flemish government. Natuurpunt argues that panic football should not be practiced. “Always take your precautions, ticks are everywhere.”