By state

Lone Star Tick & Alpha-Gal Risk by State

Explore educational summaries for U.S. states where Lone Star ticks have been reported, with prevention reminders and what to do after a bite.

Texas

Established

Lone Star ticks are widely reported across the eastern and central portions of Texas.

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Florida

Established

Lone Star ticks have been reported across much of Florida, with longer active seasons due to climate.

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Georgia

High Awareness

Georgia is within the established Lone Star tick range and is among the most reported states for alpha-gal awareness.

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North Carolina

High Awareness

North Carolina is a well-documented Lone Star tick region with broad alpha-gal awareness.

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Tennessee

High Awareness

Tennessee falls within the established Lone Star tick range with growing alpha-gal awareness.

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Virginia

High Awareness

Virginia is a well-documented Lone Star tick state, particularly in the central and southeastern regions.

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Kentucky

Established

Kentucky is within the established Lone Star tick range.

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Missouri

Established

Missouri has a long-documented presence of Lone Star ticks, especially in the Ozarks region.

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Arkansas

Established

Arkansas is within the established Lone Star tick range.

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New York

Emerging

Lone Star ticks have been reported in parts of New York, including Long Island and the lower Hudson Valley.

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New Jersey

Emerging

Lone Star ticks have been reported across much of New Jersey.

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Pennsylvania

Emerging

Lone Star ticks have been reported in parts of Pennsylvania, especially the southeastern region.

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South Carolina

High Awareness

South Carolina is within the established Lone Star tick range with high alpha-gal awareness.

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Alabama

Established

Alabama is within the established Lone Star tick range.

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Mississippi

Established

Mississippi is within the established Lone Star tick range.

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