Community-powered tick tracking
Know before you go.
Tick Check is a free community map where hikers, parents, and pet owners report tick sightings in real time — so you know what's out there before you head outdoors.
Peak tick season is here (May–August). Wear long sleeves, use repellent, and check yourself after every outdoor activity.
Ticks near you
Find the closest and most recent sightings in your area.
Sightings across the US
Browse recent reports or jump to a specific state.
Not sure what species you saw?
AI Tick Identifier
Snap a photo and let our AI identify the species in seconds. Get the full picture — what it looks like, where it lives, and what diseases it may carry.
Tick safety guide
Found a tick? Know what to do.
Our free guide covers everything from safe removal to recognizing disease symptoms — for you, your family, and your pets.
Tick species guide
Know what bit you.
Learn to identify the most common tick species in the US, where they live, and the diseases they can transmit.
