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Common Ticks in Georgia

Several types of ticks pose health risks to Georgia residents and their pets:

Blacklegged Tick (Deer Tick):

  • Small, dark brown to black body
  • Spreads Lyme disease
  • Found in wooded, shady areas

Lone Star Tick:

  • Reddish-brown with a distinct white dot on the back (females)
  • Known to transmit ehrlichiosis and cause allergic reactions
  • Common in areas with wildlife

American Dog Tick:

  • Brown body with white or gray markings
  • Main vector of Rocky Mountain spotted fever
  • Often found in grassy fields and along trails

If your pets are scratching excessively, you may also want to read about fleas in Georgia, which are another common external parasite.

Problems Caused by Ticks in Georgia

Tick bites can cause a variety of serious health issues, including:

  • Lyme disease – joint pain, fatigue, neurological problems
  • Rocky Mountain spotted fever – fever, rash, and muscle aches
  • Ehrlichiosis – flu-like symptoms
  • Tick paralysis – rare but dangerous condition
  • Alpha-Gal Syndrome – a red meat allergy caused by Lone Star Tick bites

Since tick bites often go unnoticed, many symptoms only appear after infection has begun—making prevention and control vital.

Tick in Georgia
Tick in Georgia

Where You’ll Find Them

In Georgia, ticks are most often found:

  • In tall grass and wooded areas
  • Under leaf litter and shaded garden beds
  • Along trails and field edges
  • Near pet sleeping areas and kennels
  • Around the edges of lawns and wooded property

Ticks thrive in moist, vegetated environments and often hitchhike into your yard on wildlife.

Life Cycle of Ticks

Ticks have four life stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult.

  • Eggs hatch into larvae that feed on small animals
  • Larvae molt into nymphs, which feed on larger hosts
  • Nymphs become adults, which feed and reproduce
  • The cycle can last up to three years, depending on the species

Nymphs are especially dangerous because they’re hard to detect but still capable of spreading disease.

Tick in Georgia

Why Ticks Are a Problem in Georgia

Georgia’s long growing season, warm climate, and dense vegetation make it ideal for ticks to thrive. Areas near forests, water sources, or fields are especially prone to infestations.

Outdoor activities like hiking, gardening, and walking pets increase the risk of exposure. Unlike colder regions, Georgia’s mild winters allow ticks to remain active nearly year-round.

Tick Prevention Tips for Georgia Homes

Reduce tick activity around your home by:

  • Keeping grass cut short and clearing brush
  • Creating barriers between wooded areas and your lawn
  • Wearing long clothing and using tick repellents outdoors
  • Checking yourself and pets after spending time outside
  • Using veterinarian-approved tick prevention for pets
  • Treating your yard regularly to kill and repel ticks

Proactive yard maintenance and professional control work best together to prevent infestations.

Tick in Georgia

Professional Tick Control in Georgia

Arete Pest Control provides expert tick control in Georgia to protect your family, pets, and property.

Our tick control services include:

  • In-depth inspections to identify problem areas
  • Targeted treatments in shaded and high-risk locations
  • Ongoing seasonal service programs
  • Integrated pest management for long-term results

Visit our Pest Library to learn more about the pests we handle, or contact Arete Pest Control today for professional, reliable tick control in Georgia.

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