About TickZone

TickZone gives every Massachusetts town a single, plain tick-risk score for the day, updated daily. It exists because tick-borne disease is local and seasonal, but most tools are either a nationwide map with no local detail or a thin lead-generation page. We wanted the opposite: a calm, sourced number you can check before you head outside, with the reasoning shown, not hidden.

What it is

A daily 0–100 estimate combining local weather, the tick life-stage, local land cover, county tick-borne-disease rates, and recent nearby sightings. Every input is public data from named sources, and the methodology explains exactly how they combine.

What it isn't

It is a defensible heuristic, not a validated epidemiological model, and not medical advice. It estimates how favorable conditions are for tick activity in a place on a given day. It cannot tell you whether a specific tick carries disease, and it is no substitute for a healthcare professional. If you find an attached tick or feel unwell after a bite, contact a professional and see CDC guidance.

Who makes it

TickZone is an independent project, built and maintained by a solo developer. It isn't affiliated with any government agency or the data sources it cites. An iOS app with a home-screen widget and daily alerts is in the works; the website stays free.

Get in touch

Questions, corrections, or a data source we should add? Contact us. We take accuracy seriously and would rather fix something than leave it wrong.