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Deer ticks and dog ticks, which are both native to Connecticut, are most frequent transmitters of Lyme disease.
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
That includes the American dog tick, which lives east of the Rocky Mountains and on parts of the Pacific Coast.
—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
Here are five common tick species found in Michigan, according to MDHHS:
American dog tick: Active from May to November in Michigan forests and grassy areas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 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
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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
That includes the American dog tick, which lives east of the Rocky Mountains and on parts of the Pacific Coast.
—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
Here are five common tick species found in Michigan, according to MDHHS:
American dog tick: Active from May to November in Michigan forests and grassy areas.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 10 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
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“Dog tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dog%20tick. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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