Tick awareness week: Educate customers and stay prepared

As temperatures warm and days get longer, consumers will inevitably be spending more time outdoors, which means peak tick season is around the corner. The Professional Pest Management Alliance is urging the pest control industry to come together during Tick Awareness Week (May 3-9, 2026) to make Americans aware of the serious illnesses these parasitic pests can transmit, the importance of prevention and when to call in a professional pest control.

“People are already enjoying the nice weather outside, and this activity will only continue to heighten as we enter the summer months,” said Alliance Executive Director Jim Fredericks. “Tick Awareness Week is a critical opportunity for our industry to inform consumers about the risks, signs and steps one can take to protect their family and pets this season against ticks and the important role the professional pest control industry plays in tick management.”

Tick activity is expanding into more regions and is beginning earlier than usual due to an increase in warm, moist conditions across the country. This can contribute to the rise in tick-borne illnesses we’ve seen in recent years. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), tick-bite related emergency room visits just hit a ten-year high.

Now is the time to empower consumers to identify habitats conducive for tick activity and perform a proper tick check after spending time outdoors. The Alliance is calling all pest control companies to help spread the word this Tick Awareness Week by:

• Sharing tick-focused content throughout the week and adding #TickAwarenessWeek to join the broader discussion and share useful information on risks, prevention and treatment with consumers.
• Resharing content from @PestWorld on Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest and YouTube and @PestWorldOfficial on Instagram to reinforce the importance of tick education.
• Check out the Tick Awareness Week marketing toolkit on AllianceMainframe.org, available to Mainframe subscribers and featuring customizable media resources, visual assets and more.

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