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<p>We do not hold the data requested for the number of invasive insect species in
the UK as a result of the removal of compulsory tick treatment for pets at the UK
border.</p><p> </p><p>Tick surveillance has shown that tick distribution and abundance
is changing throughout the UK for many reasons, including habitat and climate change.
Small numbers of localised infestations with non-native tick species have been reported
in recent years, and imported rescue dogs have been demonstrated to be a higher risk
for carrying ticks or being infected with tick-borne diseases. For these reasons,
Defra strongly encourages pet owners to treat their pets to safeguard their animals
against ticks and tick transmitted diseases when travelling abroad. Further advice
can be obtained from their local vet, and via the Public Health England (PHE) leaflet
available on GOV.UK.</p><p> </p><p>Whilst Defra has no immediate plans to amend the
tick controls for pet animals entering the United Kingdom, we remain concerned about
the threat of ticks and tick-borne disease. As such, a risk assessment is being planned
to guide future policy and Defra continues to monitor the disease situation through
the Tick Surveillance Scheme.</p><p> </p>
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