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That includes the American dog tick, which lives east of the Rocky Mountains and on parts of the Pacific Coast.
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Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
American dog tick: The tick can be found in all Indiana counties and is mainly seen during April to July.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 31 July 2025
There are several types of ticks that live in different parts of the country, including:
Deer ticks (also known as the black-legged tick) and American dog ticks are common throughout the eastern half of the United States.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 9 July 2025
Larvae only feed on mice, while nymphs prefer medium-sized mammals, such as possums and raccoons – but adult dog ticks readily feed on humans.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
Ticks can carry several diseases, and dog ticks are no exception.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
The Kansas City area is home to multiple species of these blood-sucking insects, including the American dog tick, lone star tick and deer tick.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2024
This tick, along with the American dog tick and brown dog tick, can infect people with a potentially fatal disease called Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF).5
Where Do Ticks Bite?
The first thing the tick will likely do is look for a good spot to bite.
—Maria Masters, Health, 9 June 2024
Several common types of ticks can be found in Michigan this season, including:
American dog tick: Active from May to November in Michigan forests and grassy areas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
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Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 16 Sep. 2025
American dog tick: The tick can be found in all Indiana counties and is mainly seen during April to July.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 31 July 2025
There are several types of ticks that live in different parts of the country, including:
Deer ticks (also known as the black-legged tick) and American dog ticks are common throughout the eastern half of the United States.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 9 July 2025
Larvae only feed on mice, while nymphs prefer medium-sized mammals, such as possums and raccoons – but adult dog ticks readily feed on humans.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
Ticks can carry several diseases, and dog ticks are no exception.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
The Kansas City area is home to multiple species of these blood-sucking insects, including the American dog tick, lone star tick and deer tick.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 June 2024
This tick, along with the American dog tick and brown dog tick, can infect people with a potentially fatal disease called Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF).5
Where Do Ticks Bite?
The first thing the tick will likely do is look for a good spot to bite.
—Maria Masters, Health, 9 June 2024
Several common types of ticks can be found in Michigan this season, including:
American dog tick: Active from May to November in Michigan forests and grassy areas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
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“Dog tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dog%20tick. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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