Turkish cities address park pest concerns with municipal warnings

The Trabzon Metropolitan Municipality refuted social‑media claims that the Avni Aker National Garden was infested with fleas, stating that a thorough field inspection on 22 June found no fleas, that regular insecticide applications are carried out city‑wide, and that no complaints have been received.

The Ankara Metropolitan Municipality issued a public health advisory about tick (kene) risk, recommending clothing and behavior precautions, urging anyone bitten to seek medical care, and reporting that acaricide treatments have been completed at 114 locations across green and recreational areas.