Can Ticks Survive in Water? What You Need to Know & How Mosquito Sheriff Can Help
Ticks are notorious for spreading diseases like Lyme, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and more. But what happens when they come into contact with water — can ticks survive in water? The short answer is yes, but it’s not that simple.
In this blog, we’ll break down tick survival in water, what that means for your family and pets, and how Mosquito Sheriff can help protect your yard from these dangerous pests.
Can Ticks Survive in Water?
Surprisingly, ticks are incredibly resilient creatures. While they cannot swim, ticks can survive in water for extended periods by entering a dormant-like state.
Here’s what you should know:
Ticks can survive being submerged in water for hours or even days, depending on the species and conditions.
Bathing or swimming won’t necessarily kill a tick if it’s attached to a person or pet.
Simply rinsing off in water won’t remove ticks — they latch on tightly and need to be manually removed.
According to the CDC, the best way to remove a tick is with fine-tipped tweezers. Submerging yourself or your clothes in water won’t do the trick.
Why This Matters for Your Backyard
If ticks can survive water, that means your pools, birdbaths, or garden ponds aren’t a deterrent. In fact, shady, humid areas near water can be ideal habitats for ticks to thrive.
Ticks commonly hide in:
Tall grass and brush
Leaf piles and firewood stacks
Shaded garden beds or overgrown landscaping
Wooded edges and paths
Even if your property has water features or gets heavy rain, don’t assume ticks will be washed away.
How Mosquito Sheriff Can Help
At Mosquito Sheriff, we offer all-natural, pet-safe, and eco-friendly tick control solutions that target ticks where they live and breed — even around moist or shaded areas.
Our Tick Control Services Include:
Yard barrier sprays with residual protection
Targeted treatment of tick-prone zones like bushes, fences, and woodlines
Seasonal plans for ongoing protection
Education on how to make your yard less tick-friendly
👉 Schedule your tick treatment today and give your family the peace of mind they deserve.
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Check out our tick control service page to learn more about how we keep ticks out of your outdoor life.
Tips to Reduce Ticks in Your Yard
Keep your lawn trimmed and remove leaf litter
Stack wood neatly in a dry area
Use gravel or mulch barriers between lawns and woods
Check pets and children after playing outdoors
Install fencing to deter deer, a common tick host
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Don’t let ticks turn your backyard into a danger zone. Let Mosquito Sheriff protect your space with safe, proven treatments that work — even where water can’t.