Tick Control in South Carolina

Ticks to distinguish

Lone star tick

Widely established across the Southeast and an aggressive human-biting species.

American dog tick

Broadly distributed east of the Rockies and associated with grassy or scrubby habitat.

Gulf Coast tick

Found mainly along Atlantic and Gulf coastal areas, with inland records in parts of the Southeast.

Blacklegged tick

Established in the eastern United States, although human encounter patterns differ from the Northeast.

Seasonal planning

Warmer climates can extend potential exposure beyond a short spring-and-summer window. Species and life stage determine timing, so current state or county guidance is more useful than a single national calendar.

Where to inspect first

• ●Wooded and brushy areas used by deer and other wildlife
• ●Tall grass, field margins, and unmanaged vegetation
• ●Kennels, pet resting areas, and shaded yard edges