Experts Predict Tick Season In Georgia Will Be Less Active In 2020

Now is as good a time as any to be sharing some more positive news, right? This year in Georgia, the Tick Forecast for 2020 has been posted by Pests.org and the southeast is expected to have a less active tick season. Now, while this doesn’t mean that there won’t be any ticks and that you shouldn’t be extra careful still while outdoors, it simply means that the season won’t be as bad as previous years. Take a look at why experts are predicting the tick season in Georgia to be less active in 2020.

There is good news for the southeastern parts of the United States, which include Georgia, in terms of tick population this year.

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The 2020 predictions are out and according to Pests.org, with a cooler spring and summer slated for the area, this means that tick season will likely not go on much longer than usual.

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In the southeast, you can expect to find a variety of ticks, including the deer tick, brown dog tick, American dog tick, gulf coast tick, and lone star tick.

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Tick season usually begins in early April and ends about late October for Georgia, which is often when more people are outside enjoying the weather.

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Since the weather outlook for the area is to be milder, the tick population activity should be on par with a milder season.

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However, keep in mind that ticks LOVE hot weather, which means that warmer days and nights will see an influx of ticks around the state.

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Since the south isn’t likely to face a warmer-than-usual spring and summer season, ticks will not be as prevalent.

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But, you’ll still need to do your due diligence when you’re outdoors this year — which means wearing high socks, preferably tucked into pants, wearing light-colored protective clothing when outside, avoiding tick-infested areas, and always check your family and pets daily for ticks.

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So, what are your thoughts about the tick season in Georgia? Sound off in the comments section! Click here to read all about how last year there was a major surge of ticks in Georgia.