Ticks are drawn to shaded, humid areas with tall grass, leaf litter, or dense vegetation. Wildlife like deer or mice can also bring ticks into your yard.

While most ticks prefer the outdoors, they can survive indoors temporarily, especially if attached to a host like a pet.

Use veterinarian-approved tick preventatives and check your pets regularly, especially after they’ve been outside.

Yes, ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and anaplasmosis.

Tick season typically peaks from April to September, but ticks can be active year-round in milder climates.