Are ticks bad in Wake County, NC?

There have been 165 tick reports in the Wake County area, including 0 bites and 165 sightings. Check Tick Map for the latest 2026 activity.

What types of ticks are found in Wake County?

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

How do I protect myself from ticks in Wake 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 Wake County, NC

165 tick reports in the Wake County area. Track sightings, bites, and species near you.

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165

Total Reports

165

Sightings

Bites

Tick Species in Wake County

Unidentified

163 (99%)

Deer Tick

High — carries Lyme disease

2 (1%)

Cities with Reports in Wake County

North Carolina22 8305 Camp Durant Rd13 Durham8 Wake County7 Raleigh5 Cary5 Northwest Raleigh5 Durham County4 Mckinley St4 Thomas Ct3 Skymont Dr3 Creedmoor2 Park Ave2 Founders Dr2 Brisbane Woods Way2

Recent Reports

👁️ Unidentified — Raleigh, NC 27607, USA

3mo ago

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👁️ Unidentified — Wake County, NC, USA

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👁️ Unidentified — Buckhorn Rd, Sanford, NC, US

3mo ago

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👁️ Unidentified — Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

3mo ago

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👁️ Unidentified — Durham County, US-NC, US

3mo ago

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👁️ Unidentified — 8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614

3mo ago

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👁️ Unidentified — Yates Store Rd, Cary, NC, US

3mo ago

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👁️ Unidentified — Zebulon Rd, Zebulon, NC, US

3mo ago

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