Tick Control in North Dakota
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Tick context for North Dakota
Tick pressure in the Plains is shaped by grassland, wooded river corridors, livestock and wildlife habitat, and the east-to-west transition in species ranges. Local surveillance is important because a statewide label can hide substantial county differences.
Ticks to distinguish
- American dog tick
- Reported broadly across central and eastern portions of the United States.
- Rocky Mountain wood tick
- More relevant in western and higher-elevation portions of the Plains and Mountain West.
- Blacklegged tick
- Established or reported in portions of the northern and eastern Plains, with uneven county distribution.
Seasonal planning
Spring and early summer are important planning periods for several species, but weather and geography can shift activity. Check current state surveillance rather than assuming all Plains counties share the same calendar.
Where to inspect first
- Tall grass and prairie margins
- Wooded river corridors and shelterbelts
- Livestock, pet, and wildlife resting areas
Property action checklist
- 1Inspect grass-to-woods and grass-to-structure transitions
- 2Manage vegetation around paths and gathering areas
- 3Coordinate pet or livestock protection with a veterinarian
Primary sources
- Where ticks live: U.S. distribution maps — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Preventing tick bites and reducing yard exposure — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Educational regional context, not a diagnosis, local surveillance report, or substitute for medical or veterinary advice. Seek healthcare guidance for symptoms after a tick bite.
Bismarck
Pop: 75,000
Midwest Region
Dickinson
Pop: 25,000
Midwest Region
Fargo
Pop: 132,000
Midwest Region
Grand Forks
Pop: 59,000
Midwest Region
Jamestown
Pop: 16,000
Midwest Region
Mandan
Pop: 24,000
Midwest Region
Minot
Pop: 48,000
Midwest Region
West Fargo
Pop: 40,000
Midwest Region
Williston
Pop: 29,000
Midwest Region
Wahpeton
Pop: 7,800
Midwest Region



