Map Shows Where Ticks Are Spreading Across US as Bites Spark CDC Warning
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that emergency room visits for tick bites are at their highest for this time of year since 2017 in almost all U.S. regions. The CDC advises people to use repellents, check for ticks often, and remove ticks quickly to avoid illnesses such as Lyme disease.Key Facts
- Emergency visits for tick bites are highest in the Northeast and Midwest regions in 2026, with rates of 58 and 40 per 100,000 visits, respectively.
- The South Central region has the lowest rate of tick bite emergency visits at 7 per 100,000.
- Around 31 million people in the U.S. are bitten by ticks each year.
- Approximately 476,000 people receive treatment for Lyme disease annually.
- Mild winters and wetter weather have allowed ticks to survive longer and increase their population.
- White-footed mice populations have grown, contributing to more blacklegged ticks, which carry Lyme disease.
- The CDC recommends using permethrin-treated clothing, EPA-approved repellents, and checking for ticks after being outdoors.
- The CDC provides maps showing where different types of ticks live, primarily in eastern and southern parts of the U.S.
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