Ticks Don’t Take a Winter Break

Ticks don’t fade away with autumn. They linger quietly in the brush, slowing down but never truly stopping, waiting for those sudden winter warm-ups to come alive again. As a mother-daughter brand rooted in safety, sensitivity, and the power of nature, we know how important year-round protection truly is.

Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself and your pets safe and cared for through the colder months:

How Snow Protects Ticks

Snow acts like an insulating blanket, creating a small microclimate that often stays above freezing, allowing ticks to survive comfortably beneath it.

Nature’s Antifreeze

Ticks produce antifreeze-like compounds that reduce the water in their cells and prevent ice from forming, helping them withstand cold temperatures.

Shelter Matters

Most ticks spend their lives tucked into leaf litter, shrubs, and brush. Snow cover keeps these areas moist and protected, giving ticks exactly what they need to survive.

Risky Winter Warm-Ups

Any temperature above freezing (around 32°F or 0°C) can make ticks active again. During brief winter thaws, they re-emerge—often catching people off guard, especially on dog walks or hikes.

Year-Round Vigilance

Ticks don’t disappear in winter, and pets are just as vulnerable this time of year. That means year-round prevention is essential.

How to Stay Protected:

1. Use a natural repellent. Spray yourself with our Woods Nature Spray Tick & Mosquito Repellent, and your dog with Woods Dog Spray Flea, Tick, & Mosquito Repellent to help keep critters at bay during winter outings.

2. Wear light-colored clothing. It makes spotting ticks much easier.

3. Do regular tick checks. After spending time in wooded or grassy areas, give yourself a full-body tick check. Be mindful of warm, hidden spots like your scalp, waist, armpits, behind your knees and elbows, and between your toes.

4. Check your pets, too. Pay special attention to inside and behind the ears, the armpits, the groin, between toes, around the neck, along the belly, and under the tail or collar—places where ticks like to hide.