Tick Information and Prevention

Preventing tick bites and tick services in the City of Alexandria.
Page updated on March 31, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Quick Links - Fight the Bite

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Tick Removal & Identification

How to remove and identify ticks from people and pets. 

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Tickborne Illnesses

Learn about common illnesses like Lyme and Alpha-Gal and when to see a doctor. 

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Tick Bite Prevention

How to prevent tick bites from happening in the first place. 

Information for Providers

Consult with AHD epidemiologists and environmental health experts about tick-borne illnesses and patient care. 

Visit our disease reporting page or call 703.746.4951.

Disease Reporting

Information for Pet Owners

Tick bites can make pets sick. Vaccines are available for some tick-borne diseases, but pet owners should also:

  • Perform regular tick checks, especially after time outside.
  • Talk to your vet about tick-borne diseases and preventive products. 
  • Be smart about where you let your pets roam.

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Ticks In Alexandria

The most common types of ticks in Northern Virginia are:

Black Legged Tick (Deer Tick)
Ixodes scapularis 		American Dog Tick
Dermacentor variabilis 		Lone Star Tick
Amblyomma Aamericanum 
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Lone Star

Want to help Virginia scientists track ticks and tick-borne diseases in our state? Send a picture of a tick and information about where you found it to state scientists. 

Help Virginia Track our Ticks

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