What's With All These Ticks in Nashville?

Posted by Mosquito Squad Plus

July 15, 2026

What's With All These Ticks in Nashville?

Have ticks seemed more present and relentless in your Nashville area yard this spring and summer?

It’s not your imagination. Back in April, multiple Nashville news outlets reported nationwide concern due to a surge in tick-bite-related ER visits. Some of the largest increases were seen farther north, but Tennessee healthcare providers were feeling the effects too.

With warmer weather, increased wildlife activity, and growing vegetation, conditions have aligned for plenty of unwanted tick encounters. In short, this could be the most tick-active year in Middle Tennessee yet.

Nashville Tick Season Has Everything Ticks Need

Unlike other backyard Tennessee pests, ticks don’t fly or jump. They simply wait among low vegetation for an animal or person to pass close enough for them to latch on to.

Springtime and summer create ample opportunities for that to occur throughout Nashville and surrounding areas. With more time outside, kids playing in the yard while the dogs explore the fence lines, growing gras and vegetation, and wildlife moving through our properties, ticks are having a great season.

It’s prime time for ticks in Tennessee right now. And while this time of year brings about an increase in tick bites, we must remember that ticks can remain active far outside of spring and summer here. Treating ticks in autumn and winter is a smart choice for reducing their populations.

More Ticks, More Encounters, and Why This Matters

First of all, ticks are tiny and difficult to spot. Secondly, tick bites do not typically hurt, which means we might never know we’ve been bitten. However, depending on the species of tick, there could be signs of a bite we didn’t know happened once signs and symptoms of the bite occur.

Ticks can transmit illnesses during their attachment, and sometimes they require only 15 minutes in which to do it. These include:

This is not to say that every tick bite will make us sick or land us in the emergency room, but Nashville area residents must take the increase in tick activity this year seriously. Perform regular tick checks after you and your family have spent time outdoors. Be sure to check your pets regularly too.

Quick and safe removal is key. If you find a tick, use a tweezer with a firm and steady hand to pull it straight out of the skin. Watch for symptoms of irritation on the skin and illness in the days and weeks that follow. Seek medical attention at once if you believe you are ill after a known tick bite or after spending time outdoors.

Personal Tick Bite Prevention Plus Professional Tick Control

At Mosquito Squad Plus, we urge you to practice tick bite prevention when spending time outdoors. Whether hiking, camping, or spending a day at the lake, practice precautions like wearing long pants and sleeves when possible, using an EPA approved tick repellent, and performing thorough tick checks regularly.

At home, our professional outdoor pest control will help to reduce the number of ticks in your yard. With treatments every three weeks and seasonal adjustments based on pest activity, our Yard Defender pest control solution will help your yard be ahead of the curve with lower tick activity this summer and throughout the coming year.

Where Do We Offer Tick Control and Outdoor Pest Control?

Mosquito Squad Plus of Nashville is pleased to offer professional mosquito control, tick control, as well as expanded outdoor pest control services throughout these areas in Davidson County, Wilson County, Sumner County, Williamson County, and beyond.

Choose Mosquito Squad Plus for Nashville pest control!

Mosquito Squad Plus treats mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and many more outdoor pests throughout the Nashville TN area! Contact us today at (615) 492-3662 or fill out our online form for your complimentary outdoor pest control assessment and treatment quote.

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