New project - research and data collection on repellents, treated goods and other measures to protect against vectors in the workplace

FoBiG has started a new project on behalf of the Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA).

Vector-associated diseases in humans, such as e. g. Lyme borreliosis, are serious diseases. The occurrence of corresponding vectors (restricted to arthropods such as mosquitoes and ticks) in Germany may be influenced by climate change, but also by other factors and is therefore an important issue for public health and occupational safety.

The current FoBiG research aims to identify the relevant biocidal products and treated articles available in Germany for protection against vectors and to record trends in their quantities from the last 10 years. The research is completed by the search for existing literature on the exposure of employees to these products and treated goods during their use and the occupational safety measures used worldwide to protect against the vectors.

The final report on the project is expected in the second half of 2025.