Are ticks bad in Sussex County, DE?

There have been 33 tick reports in the Sussex County area, including 0 bites and 33 sightings. Check Tick Map for the latest 2026 activity.

What types of ticks are found in Sussex County?

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

How do I protect myself from ticks in Sussex 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 Sussex County, DE

33 tick reports in the Sussex County area. Track sightings, bites, and species near you.

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Total Reports

Sightings

Bites

Tick Species in Sussex County

Unidentified

32 (97%)

Deer Tick

High — carries Lyme disease

1 (3%)

Cities with Reports in Sussex County

Sussex County9 Delaware3 West Cape May2 Cape Island2 New Ln2 Cape May1 Lower Township1 Dock Dr1 Gordons Pond Trail1 Bills Backyard1 Pondside Nature Trail1 Cape May Point1 Bridgeville1 Campground Rd1 Lewes1

Recent Reports

👁️ Deer Tick — Sussex County, DE

17d ago

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👁️ Unidentified — Cape May, NJ, USA

17d ago

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👁️ Unidentified — West Cape May, NJ 08204, USA

17d ago

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👁️ Unidentified — West Cape May, NJ 08204, USA

17d ago

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👁️ Unidentified — Cape Island, Cape May, NJ, US

17d ago

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👁️ Unidentified — Lower Township, NJ, USA

17d ago

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👁️ Unidentified — Delaware, US

17d ago

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👁️ Unidentified — Delaware, US

17d ago

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