Dog Tick

Central and Eastern US

Color: Brown/black body

Legs: 8

Shape: Flat; broad oval

Size: 1/8 “

Antennae: No

Habits

Dog ticks are sometimes called wood ticks. They feed on the blood of animals such as deer and domestic animals like cats and dogs.

Habitat

Dog ticks prefer to hide in grass and shrubs.

Threat

They carry bacteria responsible for several diseases in humans, including Rocky Mountain spotted fever and tularemia.

Prevention

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