Memphis, TN

Most Common Tick Species in Memphis

A Regional Overview

The Memphis area sits at the intersection of wooded landscapes, river corridors, suburban neighborhoods, and open green spaces. Combined with a warm, humid climate and long outdoor seasons, these conditions support consistent tick activity across West Tennessee. Tick encounters are common from early spring through late fall, particularly in yards, parks, trails, and properties near wooded or brush-heavy areas.

Residents, pet owners, and outdoor workers are most likely to encounter ticks during warmer months when activity peaks.

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The Most Common Tick Species in Memphis

1. Lone Star Tick

The most common and aggressive tick species in the Memphis region.

Key traits:

  • Adult females have a distinctive white “lone star” marking

  • Very aggressive host-seeking behavior

  • Most active from spring through late summer

  • Common in wooded areas, tall grass, and shaded yards

  • Associated with ehrlichiosis

Linked to alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat sensitivity caused by tick bites

Lone Star Ticks

2. American Dog Tick

 Widespread throughout West Tennessee, including Memphis.

Key traits:

  • Most active from late spring through summer

  • Found in grassy fields, trails, park edges, and roadside vegetation

  • Primary vector for Rocky Mountain spotted fever in Tennessee

  • Larger size makes it easier to spot on people and pets
dog tick

3. Blacklegged Tick (Deer Tick)

 Less common than in northern states but still present in the Memphis area.

Key traits:

  • Prefers wooded areas, leaf litter, and shaded environments

  • Nymphs are most active in spring and early summer

  • Adult ticks are more active in fall

  • Known to transmit Lyme disease, anaplasmosis, and babesiosis

  • Often associated with deer and small mammals
Deer Ticks (Black-legged Ticks)

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    Why Tick Species Thrive in the Memphis Area

    Several environmental factors contribute to tick presence across the region:

    • Warm, humid climate that supports tick survival

    • Mild winters that allow ticks to overwinter successfully

    • Wooded areas and tall grass that provide shelter and moisture

    • High populations of deer, rodents, and wildlife

    • Suburban development near natural habitats increasing exposure

    These conditions allow multiple tick species to remain established throughout the Memphis area.

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    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.
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    The killing and repelling aspects of our product will work on any species of mosquitoes and ticks .
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    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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