Should I Worry About Ticks in Austin?

Posted by Mosquito Squad Plus

August 4, 2026

Ticks certainly deserve attention in Austin this summer but allow us to put the headlines into perspective.

It’s not all-too uncommon to find a tick on your dog in Austin – or a family member for that matter. Are you checking your kids and pets for ticks after a romp outdoors? Are you checking your legs for ticks after hiking or gardening? You should be.

Nationally, 2026 has brought about unusually high numbers of tick-related emergency room visits. Regions, like South Central U.S., have not experienced the same record-setting spike as other parts of the country. However, this doesn’t mean that Austin area residents get a pass on ticks in 2026.

Texas Tick Season is In Full Force

Texas A&M experts reported in June that tick activity was in full swing status. And while ticks might remain active year-round here, more tick species are active during the spring and summer months.

Texas experienced an increase in tick testing submissions for 2025, which experts, in part, attributed to mild winters and favorable moisture conditions that support tick survival.

There’s still plenty of time left with high tick activity throughout the Austin area, for residents to encounter a tick – or ticks, plural. They can be found near tall grass, among brushy areas, along creek beds and wooded property edges, as well as just about anywhere a wild animal might pass through.

Ticks Are Not Just a Hiking Hazard

You might encounter a tick when visiting parks, hiking trails, or camping areas, but tick bites don’t just happen while camping or hiking. Your own backyard could harbor ticks. A dog exploring a fence, a child playing around dense vegetation or landscaping, or an afternoon spent gardening could all lead to contact with an unknown tick habitat.

Because ticks wait for hosts in their own environment, it’s imperative that tick checks are performed on all family members after spending time enjoying the Austin outdoors – at home or away from home.

Professional Austin Tick Control Targets the Yard

If you’re wondering how to enjoy your favorite outdoor spaces at home, minus the constant worry about ticks, Mosquito Squad Plus can help. Our Barrier Treatment Plus pest control plan includes targeted tick control applications around areas with foliage, shade, and moist hiding places.

And with recurring treatments every 21 days, your protection will be maintained throughout most of the year – including peak tick season.

Perhaps the best part is that Barrier Treatment Plus doesn’t stop with treating only mosquitoes and ticks. This Austin pest control service helps with fleas, no-see-ums, spiders, and other outdoor pests.

So, should Austin residents give ticks their due consideration this year, even if we haven’t experienced population explosions like other parts of the country? You bet!

Where Do We Offer Tick Control?

Mosquito Squad Plus of Austin is pleased to offer tick control and comprehensive outdoor pest control services throughout the Greater Austin Area, including these neighborhoods and towns and beyond:

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Mosquito Squad Plus of Austin is a trusted tick control provider serving the Greater Austin area. Our goal is your complete satisfaction. That’s why we offer a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee!

Call Mosquito Squad of Austin at (512) 488-5331 or submit our online form to schedule your pest control assessment and quote.