When is Tick Season in NC?

I Thought Ticks Only Came Out in Summer—Is That True Here?

Not in North Carolina. Because our climate is so mild, there is no defined "tick season"—these pests stay active year-round. While cold weather slows them down, ticks don't die off and can still emerge on milder days in December, January, and February. They truly hit their stride from late spring through early fall, between April and September, when warm temperatures and high humidity create the perfect environment to breed and thrive.

North Carolina is home to several tick species, including the Lone Star Tick, American Dog Tick, Blacklegged (Deer) Tick, Brown Dog Tick, and the invasive Asian Longhorned Tick. Together, they can transmit Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, ehrlichiosis, and more.

If you find one attached, use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp it close to the skin, gripping the head, and pull straight upward with steady pressure—no twisting. Clean the area, dispose of the tick in sealed tissue, and note the date of the bite. If a rash or fever develops within a few weeks, contact your doctor.

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