In Massachusetts, People Want to Know: Do Ticks Die in the Winter?

If you’re wondering, “Do ticks die in the winter?” we’ve got good news and bad news. First, the bad news. The answer to the question, “Do ticks die in the winter?” is no! Ticks are not killed by freezing temperatures. When temperatures are above freezing, and ticks are not buried in snow, adult blacklegged ticks (as in, the type of tick that carries Lyme disease) can be active. That means they can hitch a ride on your shoe or clothing, and crawl their way to your skin to deliver a bite — and possibly infect you with Lyme disease.

But there’s also good news. If the ground is frozen and temperatures are below freezing, ticks usually can’t be bothered to move. That means that, out of all the seasons, you are safest from ticks in the winter.

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Not a fan of ticks? Neither are we. That’s why we have created a business devoted to providing safe, natural, and effective protection from ticks during the times of year when they are most active: spring, summer and fall. Our Initial Clean-Ups and Spray Packages are a powerful combination to protect you from the dangers of ticks. We destroy existing ticks, eggs and larvae, and prevent new ticks from entering your property using cedar oil. Cedar oil is deadly to arthropods like ticks, but safe for beneficial bees and butterflies, as well as kids and pets. So if you’re asking, “Do ticks die in the winter?” contact us for a free consultation to learn how we can protect your property in spring, summer and fall from the growing threat of ticks and Lyme disease.

We offer a variety of Spray Packages to fit your needs and budget. From single Special Event Sprays, to our Three-Season Spray Package that will protect you from early spring through fall, we look forward to providing you with the region’s best natural pest control!

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Tick Protection, and Much More

In addition to providing the best natural tick protection, we also can protect you from mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses like EEE. We also provide indoor pest control, lawn care services, and snow and ice removal in winter. All our services meet our high environmental standards, because we are a family owned and operated local business that cares about the health and safety of our community first and foremost. 

“Kinder spray is amazing!! I have had their service for a few years now and have never been disappointed. Jeff is amazing and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. We haven’t seen ticks or mosquitoes in three years! Thank you Kinder Spray for all you do to keep me and my family safe and chemical free.” – Helen K. from Woburn, MA on Yelp

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Sources for This Article:

Winter Tick Activity – Tick Encounter