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It's Not Just a Summer Problem Anymore: Warmer Winters Are Pushing Ticks & Fleas Into Backyards Nationwide

In states like New York, vets are pulling ticks off dogs from March through December. But New York is just the clearest warning — no state is off the hook anymore. Here’s what’s driving it, and the quiet switch 52,000+ dog owners have already made.

By Jenny C. · Last updated August 17, 2026 · 6 min read

A dog on a wooded trail — the most common way ticks travel from the yard into the home.

For most of us, "tick season" used to mean a few weeks in July when you’d check the dog after a hike and mostly move on. That mental model is now dangerously out of date — and not just in one corner of the country.

Blacklegged ticks — the ones that carry Lyme disease — become active anytime the ground is warmer than about 39°F. As winters have gotten shorter and milder from the Northeast to the Midwest to the South, that window has stretched at both ends. In states like New York and across the Great Lakes, vets are now pulling ticks off dogs as early as the first week of March and as late as December.

"We’ve got to treat later with global warming — and we have to start earlier too. We were pulling ticks off dogs the first week of March this year."
The map itself is changing

This isn’t only about a longer season — it’s about brand-new territory. As temperatures rise, the deer, mice, and birds that ticks ride on are surviving winters they wouldn’t have before and moving into areas that were once too cold. The ticks come with them. The lone star tick, once found mainly in the Southeast, has already marched well up the East Coast and into the Midwest.

The takeaway is blunt: no state is a safe zone anymore. A backyard that was low-risk five years ago may not be low-risk today — whether you’re in Albany, Atlanta, or Ann Arbor.

THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE SHIFT

~476, 000
Americans diagnosed & treated for Lyme disease every year, per CDC estimates.

2×+
Lyme incidence has more than doubled in the U.S. over the last 24 years as ticks expand their range.

210
Lyme cases in a single upstate NY county by May 2026 — vs just 45 by the same point a year earlier.

Mar–Dec
Months ticks are now found active in much of the country as winters warm.

Sources: CDC · NYC Dept. of Health · county health reporting · Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies.
Your dog is the first point of contact

Ticks don’t fly or jump. They wait on grass and brush for something warm to brush past — and for most households, that’s the dog. A single afternoon in the yard can carry a tick to the couch, the bed, and the kids. Which is exactly why year-round protection stopped being optional, in every state.
The uncomfortable part about "the usual" protection

Most flea and tick products work by moving a pesticide into your dog — through the bloodstream or the skin. It kills bugs only after they’ve already bitten, and it means a low, repeating dose of chemicals in your dog’s system every month, for life. As the season gets longer, that’s more doses, more months of the year, than these routines were ever designed around.

That’s the exact cycle a small botanical brand set out to break.

A DIFFERENT APPROACH
Meet FurSure™ — it repels before the bite, not after

A single clip-on pendant that repels fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes for up to 12 months — powered by botanical oils, with nothing absorbed into the bloodstream and nothing on the skin. Mosquitoes carry heartworm, so keeping them off cuts the risk off at the source.

✓ Repels before the bite   ✓ 100% botanical oils   ✓ Up to 12 months   ✓ Waterproof
   ✓ Takes 10 seconds

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Why owners who switch never go back

 

FurSure

Chemicals

How it works

✓ Repels before bite

✕ Kills after bite

Ingredients

✓ 100% natural oils

✕ Harsh chemicals

Lasts

✓ 12 months

✕ 1 month

Side effects

✓ None

✕ Many health risks

To use

✓ Takes 10 seconds

✕ Hassle to apply
1. One clip-on, up to 12 months of coverage

No monthly reminders, no gaps when you forget a dose. Clip it onto any collar and it stays active through the whole extended season — spring thaw to first hard freeze and beyond.
2. Nothing enters the bloodstream or skin

FurSure repels externally from a sealed pendant instead of dosing your dog internally. No permethrin, no synthetic pesticides your dog carries against your kids and furniture every day.
3. Waterproof — baths, rain, and swimming

The oils are sealed in a waterproof casing. No removal, no fade after the first hour. It keeps working wet or dry, which matters when the yard is damp more months of the year.
4. Works from day one

Clip it on and it is active immediately. No loading period, no monthly pill to time — just continuous, external protection for as long as your dog wears it.
Six botanical oils

Cold-pressed from plants grown in mineral-rich, high-altitude soil to preserve their natural potency — which is why one sealed pendant keeps working for up to a year.

🌿 Javanese Citronella

🌿 Tasmanian Eucalyptus

🌿 Mountain Peppermint

🌿 Alpine Chamomile

🌿 Himalayan Cedarwood

🌿 Maluku Clove

✕ No permethrin   ✕ No synthetic pesticides   ✕ No neurotoxins

Third-party tested and safe for all breeds and ages — including puppies from 8 weeks, seniors, and sensitive breeds.
52,833+ dog owners have made the switch

★★★★★

Maria Clarke ★★★★★ · 6h ago

"Was the biggest skeptic — I’ve tried natural and none of them did anything. With FurSure I actually stopped finding ticks on my girl. 8 months in and it’s been a total lifesaver!"

Jenny Collins ★★★★★ · 16h ago

"My boy was vomiting every month after his flea chew and I was desperate. Three months in, no ticks, no vomiting, and he’s eating his breakfast again. Ordered two more for my other dogs."

Linda Bell ★★★★★ · 6h ago

"I was spending $15 a month plus vet bills for her stomach issues — over $700 a year to slowly poison my own dog. One FurSure pendant lasts 12 months. I only wish I’d found it sooner."
Common questions
Is FurSure safe for dogs and puppies?

Yes — FurSure is third-party tested and contains only natural botanical oils. Nothing enters the bloodstream and nothing touches the skin; it works externally from a sealed pendant. Safe for all breeds, sizes, and ages, including puppies from 8 weeks, senior dogs, and sensitive breeds.

How long does it last?

Up to 12 months of continuous protection from a single pendant. No monthly pills, no reapplying, no calendar reminders — clip it on and your dog is covered for the year.

Is it waterproof?

Yes. The oils are sealed inside a waterproof casing, so your dog can swim, get caught in the rain, or have a bath and the pendant keeps working. No need to remove or reapply.

Does it protect against heartworm?

FurSure repels the mosquitoes that carry heartworm, cutting off the main transmission route before it starts. For intestinal worms, many owners pair it with a natural dewormer for complete chemical-free coverage.

What if it doesn't work for my dog?

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Disclaimer: The statements on this page have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. FurSure products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Health statistics referenced are drawn from public reporting by the CDC, NYC Department of Health, and academic institutions, and are provided for general awareness only. Some testimonials may include customers who received free products in exchange for their honest review.

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