NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Tennessee and Kentucky are among the top 25 states with the most ticks and tick-borne illnesses, according to a report by Terminix.

Terminix says they compiled their list of the top 25 states with the most ticks in 2024 using the number of tick control services utilized by residents.

The report said that states with warm climates, high humidity and lots of green spaces are at the top of the list, with the Northeastern region of the US generally experiencing a higher tick population.

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Here is the list of the top 25 worst states for ticks:

California

Florida

Texas

Pennsylvania

New York

Georgia

New Jersey

Arizona

Massachusetts

Ohio

Virginia

Tennessee

Maryland

Michigan

Kentucky

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