Saltidin® – Effective protection against ticks
Editor: Kerstin Stenger
The best-known diseases are tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and Lyme disease. In addition, however, there are now other dangerous diseases, such as
- Ehrlichiosis
- Typhus (Mediterranean region)
- Crimean-Congo fever (Southeastern Europe, Africa, Asia).
Up‑to‑date information on tick species and tick‑borne diseases is provided by national public health authorities and institutes for tropical medicine
Safe protection against ticks
Important protection against ticks is therefore essential. To protect yourself properly and well, we recommend the active ingredient Saltidine®.
This is Saltidin®
This is how the active ingredient Saltidin® protects
Ticks and stinging insects orient themselves in their search for a host by smells and other sensory stimuli, such as components of the air they breathe or individual body odor. Repellents with Saltidin® are applied to the skin over a wide area and form a thin protective film there. This masks or changes the odor signals that the bloodsuckers use to orient themselves. This effect can be imagined as a "scent invisibility cloak": Humans become less attractive to ticks and stinging insects, bites can be significantly reduced.
From tick to midge: Saltidin® offers broad protection
Preparations with Saltidin® are characterized by a wide spectrum of action. Numerous studies have shown a repellent effect against various tick species, mosquitoes (e.g. of the genera Culex, Aedes and Anopheles), midges and other stinging andintoxicating insects. A repellent effect has also been described against ants or cockroaches.Saltidin®, effective and well tolerated
According to numerous independent studies, Saltidin® Icaridin
- is very well tolerated by the skin,
- is almost odourless and colourless,
- does not stick or grease,
- gets along well with plastics,
- enables a wide range of formulations and applications from spray to pen.
How to protect yourself properly
- Apply insect repellent containing Saltidine® to exposed skin and clothing.
- Repellents with Saltidin® (often called Icaridin or Picaridin) are suitable for the whole body. However, you should avoid the mucous membranes.
- When dosing, follow the instructions on the packaging.
- Swimming, heavy sweating or friction can reduce the protective film. In these cases, it is best to spray again.
"A good insect repellent is like an invisible protective coat: Used correctly, it is an important building block for reliably keeping ticks and mosquitoes at a distance."
These tricks also keep ticks away
- Avoid tall grass, leaf litter and bushes
- Long sleeves and trouser legs protect against ticks. They are easier to recognize on light-colored fabrics. In addition, pull the socks over the trouser legs so that no tick can crawl into them.
- Search the whole body after spending time in nature. Ticks are very small and search until they find a suitable bite site. Transmission of Lyme disease can take up to 24 hours. So there is enough time to remove the tick.
- Get vaccinated against TBE if you travel to a TBE risk area
