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Mobile · AL
When does flea season start in Mobile?
Mobile doesn't get a real flea off-season — every month stays warm enough for fleas to keep breeding, heaviest Mar–Nov. Unlike the Alabama statewide picture, Mobile's averages never drop low enough to shut fleas down.
Ticks in Mobile
Local tick activity typically runs year-round, heaviest all year. The species to know in Alabama: lone star tick, American dog tick, Gulf Coast tick, blacklegged (deer) tick.
More on species and timing: Alabama tick season.
Numbers come from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) recorded at MOBILE DWTN AP — a climate-based estimate; real years wobble.
Frequently asked questions
When does flea season start in Mobile?
It never fully stops — Mobile's monthly averages support flea activity essentially all year, with the heaviest stretch Mar–Nov.
Is flea season in Mobile different from the rest of Alabama?
Somewhat. Unlike the Alabama statewide picture, Mobile's averages never drop low enough to shut fleas down. The statewide page averages several stations across Alabama; this page uses the normals recorded at MOBILE DWTN AP.
Do dogs in Mobile need prevention outside flea season?
Yes — vets recommend year-round parasite prevention regardless of the local calendar. Indoor fleas ignore the weather entirely, and ticks in Alabama are typically active year-round, a longer window than fleas get.