Punkkilive is an innovative mapping application developed collaboratively by the University of Turku and Pfizer, designed to monitor the distribution of ticks, or puutiaiset, across Finland. This citizen science initiative invites individuals to contribute valuable data by reporting their own tick encounters, enriching the research landscape surrounding tick prevalence.

Through Punkkilive, participants assist researchers in collecting extensive observational data, crucial for identifying the presence of ticks and their risk areas. This data not only sheds light on the encounters people and pets have with ticks but also aids in understanding the active seasons of ticks in various regions of Finland.

Punkkilive stands out as one of Finland's most successful citizen science projects, facilitating real-time ecological monitoring and reinforcing the importance of public involvement in scientific research. The collaborative efforts accentuate the potential for future services, including pathogen analysis associated with ticks. With ongoing community engagement, Punkkilive plays a vital role in advancing biodiversity studies and enhancing public awareness about tick-related health risks.