The Bugs Stop Here Pest Control Guide
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seen crawling about in search of a host. Larval ticks and adults are capable of surviving long periods, up to eight months without feeding.
Size: May reach 1/4-inch in length. After taking a blood meal, however, the female can measure about 1/2-inch or larger.
Color: Uniformly dark reddish brown with no markings.
Typically found in heavy vegetation and tall grasses where dogs and other animals have been active.
Found around shrubs and in landscaped areas, but will also be found in dog houses and kennels and
beneath decks.