Insects
Ticks
Blood-feeding arachnids in tall grass and leaf litter that transmit serious illness.
See our flea and tick treatmentAppearance
1–5 mm unfed, expanding significantly when engorged; eight legs and a shield-shaped body.
Habitat
Tall grass, brush lines, leaf litter, wood piles and the shaded edges of a property.
Why it matters
Risks and damage
- Transmit Lyme disease
- Attach to pets and people unnoticed
- Active in mild winter weather
- Populations build along wooded edges
Prevention
How to keep them out
- Keep grass short
- Create a barrier between lawn and woods
- Check pets and people after outdoor time
- Remove leaf litter
Related pests
More insects
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