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Connecticut has one of the highest rates of tick-borne illness in the entire country, and the window for tick activity is longer than most people expect.
California’s mild climate and diverse landscapes make it one of the most tick-active states in the country — and unlike many other regions, tick season here doesn’t simply end when summer does.
Delaware may be the nation’s second-smallest state, but it has an outsized tick problem.
Colorado’s trails, foothills, and open spaces are some of the most beautiful in the country — and they come with a small but serious hazard that every outdoor enthusiast should understand.
Wisconsin’s warm months are an invitation to get outside — but they also mark the return of one of the state’s most persistent health concerns: ticks.
Tick season in Wyoming can catch even seasoned outdoor enthusiasts off guard — especially now that warming winters are pushing tick activity earlier into the year than most people expect.
Washington state offers some of the most breathtaking outdoor landscapes in the country — from the dense forests of the Cascades to the sweeping grasslands of the east.
Alaska holds a distinction that surprises many people visiting or moving to the state for the first time: it is the only state in the entire U.S.
West Virginia’s forests, meadows, and mountain trails are some of the most beautiful in the country — but they also make the Mountain State one of the most tick-active states in the eastern U.S.
Ticks in Ohio are more than a seasonal nuisance — Lyme disease cases in Ohio have risen more than 700% from 2007 to 2018, according to data from the Ohio Department of Health and the CDC.
Texas is one of the most tick-active states in the country, and if you spend any time outdoors — hiking, hunting, gardening, or simply letting your dog roam the backyard — ticks are a real and present concern.
New Mexico may be known for its dry, sun-baked landscapes, but that arid reputation doesn’t make the state off-limits for ticks.
Virginia ranks among the states with the highest rates of tick bites in the country — and if you spend time outdoors here, that’s something you need to take seriously.
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the nation, but when it comes to tick activity, it punches well above its weight.
New York is one of the most tick-active states in the country, and the season lasts far longer than most people expect.
Tick season in Oregon is more active than many residents expect — and it starts earlier in the year than most people realize.
New Jersey has more than 7,200 reported Lyme disease cases in a single year — and experts believe the actual number is significantly higher due to underreporting.
Vermont’s forests, meadows, and hiking trails are some of the most beautiful in New England — but they also put you in close contact with one of the state’s most persistent health concerns: ticks.
If you’ve spent any amount of time outdoors in Oklahoma — hiking, gardening, hunting, or even just mowing the lawn — chances are you’ve had a close encounter with a tick.
South Dakota’s wide-open prairies, dense forests, and river-laced wetlands make it one of the most rewarding states for outdoor activity — but those same landscapes come with a persistent seasonal risk.
