Ticks in Boston, MA

36 tick reports from the Boston, MA area.

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36

Total Reports

36

Sightings

0

Bites

Species Found in Boston

Unidentified36 (100%)

Tick Safety in Boston

Ticks are active in Boston, MA 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

Recent Reports in Boston

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Unidentified sighting

Mossdale Rd, Boston, MA, US

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Unidentified sighting

Crosswinds Marsh, New Boston, MI, US

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Unidentified sighting

American Legion Hwy, Boston, MA, US

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Unidentified sighting

Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA

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Unidentified sighting

Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA

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Unidentified sighting

Congress St, Boston, MA, US

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Unidentified sighting

Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA

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Unidentified sighting

Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA

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Unidentified sighting

Chestnut Hill Driveway, Boston, MA, US

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Unidentified sighting

Chestnut Hill Driveway, Boston, MA, US

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