Arachnid
Ticks
Ticks wait in tall grass and wooded edges for a host to brush by. They attach and feed on blood, and can transmit Lyme disease and other illnesses to people and pets.
How to Identify
- Eight legs and a small, teardrop-shaped body
- Engorge and darken after feeding on blood
- Common species include deer ticks and dog ticks
- Often found on pets, ankles, and hairlines
Habits & Dangers
- Transmit Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses
- Attach and feed unnoticed for days
- Thrive along wood lines and in tall grass
- Hitch rides indoors on pets and clothing
Prevention Tips
- Keep grass short and create a barrier from wood lines
- Check pets and family after time outdoors
- Wear repellent and long clothing in wooded areas
- Treat yard edges and harborage seasonally
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