06/15/2026
Ticks are active across Pennsylvania, and prevention is the best protection. When spending time outdoors, use insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants when possible, and perform a thorough tick check after being outside.
If you find a tick attached to your skin, remove it promptly using fine-tipped tweezers by grasping it as close to the skin as possible and pulling upward with steady, even pressure.
Ticks can attach anywhere on the body but are commonly found in the scalp, behind the ears, under the arms, around the waist, behind the knees, and in other warm, hidden areas.
Learn more about tick prevention, proper tick removal, and tick-borne diseases from the Pennsylvania Department of Health: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/infectious-disease/vectorborne-diseases/tick-diseases