Are ticks a problem in Bar Harbor?

There have been 75 tick reports near Bar Harbor, ME, with 0 bites and 75 sightings. The most common species reported is the Unidentified. Check the Tick Map for the latest 2026 tick activity.

What kind of ticks are in Bar Harbor?

The most commonly reported tick species in Bar Harbor include Unidentified. Each species carries different disease risks — see our species guide for identification help.

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Ticks in Bar Harbor, ME

75 tick reports from the Bar Harbor, ME area.

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Species Found in Bar Harbor

Unidentified75 (100%)

Tick Safety in Bar Harbor

Ticks are active in Bar Harbor, ME and surrounding areas. The most commonly reported species is the Unidentified, making up 100% of reports.

✓Wear light-colored clothing when walking in wooded areas or tall grass
✓Use EPA-registered tick repellent (DEET, picaridin, or IR3535)
✓Do a full-body tick check after being outdoors — especially behind ears, hairline, and waistband
✓Shower within 2 hours of coming inside
✓If bitten, remove the tick with fine-tipped tweezers and monitor for symptoms for 30 days