Tick Risk By Activity

Risk by activity — hiking, gardening, yard work, children playing at the forest edge

This article is still in our research and editorial process and will be published soon. The shape of what it will cover is captured below.

Questions this article will answer

• What outdoor activities carry the highest tick bite risk?
• Can I get a tick bite in my own backyard?
• Are tick bites more likely on a forest trail or at the edge where lawn meets woods?

While you wait — related published articles

• Tick Risk By Geography — how risk varies across regions and where to find local data

Or browse the broader topic: Understanding Your Personal Risk