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Where do ticks live?

Ticks are commonly encountered in grassy, brushy, wooded or wildlife-accessible places, but habitats and seasonal activity vary by species and region.

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Short answer

Ticks are commonly encountered in grassy, brushy, wooded or wildlife-accessible places, but habitats and seasonal activity vary by species and region.

At a glance

Exposure can happen on trails, in parks, gardens, woodland, grassland and around animals. Local conditions are more useful than a single global season rule.

Key takeaways

• Ticks can occur in both rural and urban green spaces.

• Vegetation and animal hosts help shape tick habitat.

• Local seasonal advice should guide precautions.

More than woodland

Tick habitat can include forests, grassland, scrub, moorland, parks and gardens. They may also be carried by pets, livestock and wildlife.

Activity is local

Ticks may be encountered at different times of year depending on the species, weather and region. Do not assume cold or off-season conditions mean zero risk.