Tick Habitat

Many people think ticks are only present in the woods. However, ticks can be found in many areas.

• Where woods/fields meet lawn
• Wooded areas
• Tall brush/grass
• Under leaves*
• Very small numbers on cut/raked lawns or sports fields
• Under ground cover (plants) in yard *
• Around stone walls and woodpiles where mice & other small mammals live

*under plants/leaves to prevent dehydration