6 Tick Infested Areas In Ohio
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Key Points:
- Ohio has seen a significant increase in tick populations, particularly black-legged (deer) ticks, Lone Star ticks, and American dog ticks, with Belmont County reporting the highest number of Lyme disease cases in 2026.
- Coshocton County has a high prevalence of Lyme-carrying deer ticks, with nearly 48% carrying the disease, and tick activity peaks between May and June in wooded and brushy areas.
- Jefferson and Licking counties are major hotspots for Lyme disease, with Licking County also hosting aggressive Lone Star ticks that can transmit multiple illnesses, including alpha-gal syndrome and ehrlichiosis.
- Muskingum County has experienced an over 1,100% increase in Lyme disease cases, prompting health officials to recommend staying on trails and using EPA-registered insect repellents.
- Tuscarawas County residents are urged to perform daily tick checks and use repellents due to the presence of all three main tick species, with the American dog tick commonly found in grassy fields and known to transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever.