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Tick Season in Illinois Explained: Active Months, High-Risk Areas, and Bite Prevention
Tick season in Illinois is longer and more widespread than many residents realize.
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Connecticut Tick Season: When It Starts, Which Ticks Bite, and How to Respond
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.
Tick Season in California: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
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.
Tick Season in Delaware: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Delaware may be the nation’s second-smallest state, but it has an outsized tick problem.
Tick Season in Colorado: What to Know to Stay Safe Outdoors
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.
Tick Season in Wisconsin: Types of Ticks, Diseases, and How to Stay Protected
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.
Wyoming Tick Season: When It Starts, What to Watch For, and How to Stay Safe
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.
Tick Season in Washington: What to Know Before You Head Outdoors
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.
Do Snakes Come Out in Alaska? What Residents and Visitors Should Know
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 Tick Season: Peak Times, High-Risk Spots, and How to Protect Your Family
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.
Tick Season in Ohio: What to Know and How to Stay Safe
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.
Tick Season in Texas: Peak Months, Common Species, and Bite Prevention Strategies
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.
Tick Season in New Mexico: Peak Months, High-Risk Zones, and Safety Tips
New Mexico may be known for its dry, sun-baked landscapes, but that arid reputation doesn’t make the state off-limits for ticks.
Tick Season in Virginia: Peak Months, Dangerous Species, and Prevention Guide
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.
Tick Season in Rhode Island: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the nation, but when it comes to tick activity, it punches well above its weight.
Tick Season in New York: Dates, Diseases, and How to Protect Your Family
New York is one of the most tick-active states in the country, and the season lasts far longer than most people expect.
Oregon Tick Season: Peak Times, Dangerous Species, and Proven Prevention Steps
Tick season in Oregon is more active than many residents expect — and it starts earlier in the year than most people realize.
Tick Season in New Jersey: What to Know, When It Peaks, and How to Stay Safe
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.
When Tick Season Peaks in Vermont — and the Best Ways to Prevent Bites
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.
Tick Season in Oklahoma: What to Expect and How to Stay Safe
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.
