Huntsville

Common Tick Species Found in the Huntsville area

Tick activity is a year-round concern in Huntsville

With mild winters, humid springs, and hot summers, ticks in North Alabama can remain active from early spring through late fall, with some species appearing during warm winter stretches. Ticks in the Huntsville area affect both residents and pets, especially those spending time outdoors in yards, parks, trails, and wooded areas.

Tick resting on an orange leaf during fall

Most Common Tick Species Found in the Huntsville Area

Lone Star Tick (Amblyomma americanum)
The most common and aggressive tick species in North Alabama.

Key traits:

  • Easily identified by the white “lone star” spot on adult females.

  • Actively seeks hosts and is known for aggressive biting behavior.

  • Common in wooded areas, leaf litter, tall grass, and shaded yards.

  • Known to transmit ehrlichiosis.

  • Associated with alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat sensitivity linked to tick bites.

Lone Star Ticks

American Dog Tick(Dermacentor variabilis)
Widespread throughout Madison County and surrounding areas.

Key traits:

  • Most active from late spring through summer.

  • Common in grassy fields, open yards, trails, and roadside vegetation.

  • Primary vector for Rocky Mountain spotted fever in the region.

  • Larger size makes them easier to spot on people and pets.

dog tick

Blacklegged Tick (Deer Tick) (Ixodes scapularis)
Present in wooded and brush-heavy areas around Huntsville.

Key traits:

  • Prefers shaded forests, leaf litter, and wooded edges.

  • Nymphs are extremely small and active in spring and early summer.

  • Capable of transmitting Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis.

  • Less abundant than in the Northeast but still present in North Alabama.

Deer Ticks (Black-legged Ticks)

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    Where Tick Activity Is Highest Around Huntsville

    Residents commonly encounter ticks near:

    • Monte Sano State Park and surrounding trails

    • Green Mountain and Blevins Gap areas

    • Creek corridors and wooded neighborhoods

    • Overgrown yards and leaf-litter zones

    • Dog parks, walking trails, and nature preserves

    • Suburban developments bordering forested land

    remove fall leaves and plant matter to prevent ticks

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    01. What other insects will this affect?
    We use a control product so other insects present when and where we spray may be impacted.

    However, our formula was specifically engineered for mosquitoes so it won’t repel any other insects as it does mosquitoes.
    02. Will your product work after storms?
    Yes, we have specifically engineered our formula to outlast storms. With a special polymer layer that provides weather resistance, our formula will remain effective.
    03. Is there any environment you cannot treat?
    Yes, there are some areas we won’t spray to avoid the surrounding environments. Pools, natural water sources, vegetable gardens, and artificial water sources complete the list.

    Because water could easily spread the insecticides, we never directly apply our product to it. However, the rest of the property can still be sprayed and it will drastically reduce the population of mosquitoes.
    04. Does this product work on all mosquitoes and ticks ?
    Yes, we target aspects of mosquitoes and ticks that don’t change from species to species.

    The killing and repelling aspects of our product will work on any species of mosquitoes and ticks .
    05. What about my children and pets?
    Pets and children should be inside during each application. However, they can re-enter the property once the product has dried, roughly 10-15 minutes. At that point, there are no restrictions until the next application.
    06. When can I start to see the effects?
    Every yard is different but you should notice a dramatic reduction within 24-48 hours of the initial spray.

    With each subsequent treatment, the results continue to improve, allowing you to enjoy time outside without being chased in by swarms of mosquitoes.
    07. Why do we see more mosquitoes after it has rained?
    Mosquitoes are more abundant after it rains because standing water is where they breed.

    Adult, female mosquitoes will lay their eggs in water. Once fully submerged, the countdown begins and the eggs can hatch in as little as a few days.

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