Why Does Tick Season Feel Worse in Fort Worth This Year?

Posted by Mosquito Squad Plus

July 31, 2026

Why Does Tick Season Feel Worse in Fort Worth This Year?

Ticks are having their moment in the national news this summer.

Frankly, it’s not the kind anyone wants, but here we are. Throughout the spring and summer in 2026, health experts nearly nationwide have been warning us to be more tick aware. Emergency room visits relating to tick bites have surged throughout many parts of the country. And according to Texas A&M experts, tick activity is in full swing.

But does that mean the Fort Worth area is experiencing a record tick explosion?

Not necessarily, but the most active Texas tick season intersects with residents and visitors spending more time outdoors. This always means more opportunities for unwanted tick encounters.

More Outdoor Time Can Mean You See More Ticks

The good news – if there can be any – is that ticks are not the kinds of pests that gather en masse in the middle of your yard. However, this doesn’t mean they aren’t a problem.

Ticks patiently wait around vegetation and shaded edges that wildlife might access and pets visit. When a person or animal passes close enough, ticks can (and will) latch on to search for a place to attach directly to the skin.

This alone can make everyday outdoor activities in Fort Worth opportunities for tick encounters.

Check Your Pets for Ticks Often

Dogs and outdoor cats are often at bigger risk for these encounters for a couple of reasons. Firstly, they might frequent areas of our yards that we do not. Add to that, they are not aware that they need to be aware of brushing themselves up against long grasses or dense vegetation, where ticks await a blood host.

Even their proximity to the ground puts them at higher risk.

It’s up to us humans to perform thorough tick checks after our pets spend time outdoors – even if that’s a couple of times per day. If you happen to find a tick on your pet, remove it at once. If the tick has attached to their skin already, use tweezers with steady pressure, and pull it straight out without twisting.

And perhaps most importantly, if your pet is showing concerning symptoms after a known tick bite, seek immediate medical attention.

Lower Your Chances of Tick Encounters with Mosquito Squad Plus

If you’re looking for more than outdoor pest control for mosquitoes, Mosquito Squad Plus of Fort Worth offers Squad Yard Defender service – among other Fort Worth pest control plans.

Yard Defender targets more than 15 outdoor pests, including mosquitoes, ticks, fire ants, fleas, and other backyard invaders. Our highly trained and experienced Fort Worth pest control technicians formulate treatment methodologies on the specific needs of each property, seeking out potential pest hot spots around outdoor spaces.

Just because tick season is active throughout Fort Worth doesn’t mean your outdoor time should take a hit. Mosquito Squad Plus can help keep your backyard more enjoyable for the whole family, including kids and pets.

Where Do We Offer Outdoor Pest Control Services?

Mosquito Squad Plus is so much more than a mosquito control company. We’re pleased to offer expanded outdoor pest control in Fort Worth and throughout these areas, including:

Get Outdoor Pest Control in Fort Worth with Mosquito Squad Plus.

Mosquito Squad Plus of Fort Worth brings expertise and professionalism and is committed to exceptional customer service with every job we undertake. Get in touch with us online or call (817) 835-8694 for Fort Worth TX pest control.