Are ticks bad in Dane County, WI?

There have been 147 tick reports in the Dane County area, including 0 bites and 147 sightings. Check Tick Map for the latest 2026 activity.

What types of ticks are found in Dane County?

The most reported tick species in Dane County include Unidentified, Deer Tick.

How do I protect myself from ticks in Dane County?

Use EPA-registered tick repellent (DEET, picaridin, or OLE), wear long sleeves and pants, treat clothing with permethrin, do daily tick checks, and shower within 2 hours of being outdoors.

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Ticks in Dane County, WI

147 tick reports in the Dane County area. Track sightings, bites, and species near you.

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Total Reports

147

Sightings

Bites

Tick Species in Dane County

Unidentified

146 (99%)

Deer Tick

High — carries Lyme disease

1 (1%)

Cities with Reports in Dane County

Olbrich Botanical Gardens57 Madison14 Dane County10 Walnut St6 Hampden5 Tenneylapham3 Verona3 Cross Plains3 Lakeshore Preserve3 Wheeler Rd2 Middlebury Pl2 Stoughton2 Capitol Springs2 Dane2 Cannonball Path1

Recent Reports

👁️ Unidentified — Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, WI, US

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👁️ Deer Tick — Dane County, WI

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👁️ Unidentified — Madison, WI, USA

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👁️ Unidentified — WIS-92, Mount Horeb, WI, US

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👁️ Unidentified — Lodi, WI 53555, USA

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👁️ Unidentified — Madison, WI 53719, USA

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👁️ Unidentified — Wheeler Rd, Madison, WI, US

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👁️ Unidentified — Wheeler Rd, Madison, WI, US

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